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Is it safe for an American to visit Columbia right now? |
Travel Info Well, is it? Travel Tips Colombia is not as dangerous as people make it out to be...I was born and raised there and I was never ever ever offered drugs...my family doesn't traffic drug...nobody that I know traffic drugs...people think that everywhere you go there's going to be somebody there trying to sell you some but it is not true at all...so I am not saying that danger doesn't exist there because I would be lying. At this day in age, there is not 1 place in this world that is entirely safe...of course there are places more dangerous that others but for the most part Colombia is safe... I would recommend that you go to Colombia because it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I am from Colombia. From a city located in the caribbean part of Colombia named Cartagena. Our people are diverse and friendly. The food is really good and healthly as well. There are many places to visit. You can go to El Centro which translates to "The Center". All the touristic places will be at the center of the city...It is a Colonial Old Town, you can go to El Castillo de San Felipe ( The Castle of San Felipe), Las Murallas( The Forts)...and more....by the way the beaches are really pretty too...Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, El Laguito...to name a few... I hope that you go to Colombia and that you have a good time! enjoy;) Source(s): www.youtube.com----search for Cartagena www.cartagenainfo.net worldfacts.us/Colombia-Cartage... www.cartagenacolombiahotels.co... www.cartagenarestaurants.com Other Travel Tips See th website below for the travel advisory from the U.S. gov't regarding Colombia. You have to decide for yourself. I suppose a lot depends on the people you will be with, the activities you take part in and the aras you go to. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw... Charlie is right. It does depend on what part you go to, who you go with, and what you will be doing. I would also recommend that if you are planning a trip to Colombia, check out www.poorbuthappy.com/colombia or www.colombianblog.com Both of those sites have great travel tips... Anywhere you go in the world....There is risk involved when it comes to safety because your going to a place your unfamiliar with. Colombia is on the USA's black list due to the Guerilla that have plagued our country for many years.... It really comes down to where you go and your plans ....if you stick to big cities..or touristy areas....its is relatively safe. Like going anywhere....take all precautions...and try your best not to look like an obvious tourist. I 've been to Colombia so many times....I just blend in with the crowd and I feel as safe as I do here in NYC. Its a beautiful country all around and Its just a shame of the situation over there. First, spell it correctly, the name of the country is COLOMBIA. Secondly, it depends where you aer going. If you are sticking to major cities, then yes it is pretty safe. The president dramatically reduced crime over the past 5 years in the country, violent crime is pretty low. Unfortunately crime in rural areas is still high. I would stick to major cities like Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cartagena and Santa Marta (the last two are very touristy shore beach spots on the carribean, very safe). Just keep your wits about you liek you would in any major city and dont flash around your money or jewelry, you dont want to get pickpocketed. |
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