{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/uruguay/colonia-del-sacramento","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T06:33:25.550Z","place":{"city":"Colonia del Sacramento","country":"Uruguay","countryCode":"UY","lat":-34.46262,"lon":-57.83976},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.7,"caps":[],"databaseScore":80,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Very positive","summary":"Travelers consistently report feeling safe walking alone after dark in Colonia's historic center and waterfront areas, citing low crime and helpful locals.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":87,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Colonia del Sacramento is one of Uruguay's safest destinations for visitors, with low violent crime and a peaceful atmosphere.","summary":"The city's UNESCO-listed historic center benefits from regular foot traffic, good lighting, and police presence, making it extremely safe day and night. While violent crime is rare, opportunistic pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist zones, particularly around markets and during ferry arrivals. Visitors report feeling secure walking alone after dark in main areas, though standard precautions against petty theft are advised.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is extremely rare; no recent incidents reported in visitor zones"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded historic streets, markets, and during ferry arrivals"},"safeAreas":["Barrio Histórico","Waterfront Promenade","Residential Areas East of Historic Center"],"avoidAreas":["Northern Industrial Zone near Route 1 (avoid due to poor lighting, isolation, and opportunistic crime risk)"],"scams":["Overpriced or fake goods sold to tourists in Cafeteria & Pasteleria Florencia","Unofficial tour guides offering unsolicited services near the historic quarter"],"zones":[{"name":"Barrio Histórico (Historic Quarter)","level":"safe","note":"UNESCO site with constant foot traffic, good lighting, and regular police presence; extremely safe for visitors."},{"name":"Waterfront Promenade (Rambla)","level":"safe","note":"Scenic walkway safe day and night with good lighting and frequent walkers; popular for sunset viewing."},{"name":"Main Shopping and Restaurant District (Calle del Comercio)","level":"caution","note":"Safe with active street life but pickpocketing risk in crowded areas; standard precautions advised."},{"name":"Port Area","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but can get crowded during ferry arrivals; watch belongings in transient crowds."},{"name":"Residential Areas East of Historic Center","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighborhoods popular with weekenders; low crime and welcoming to tourists."},{"name":"Beach Areas (Playa Pública)","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft risk if belongings left unattended; otherwise safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Northern Industrial Zone near Route 1","level":"avoid","note":"Sparsely populated, poorly lit at night, and not frequented by tourists; higher opportunistic crime risk."},{"name":"Plaza de Toros Area","level":"caution","note":"Undergoing rehabilitation; isolated after dark despite daytime safety improvements."}]}}