Bogotá Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (64/100)
Is Bogotá safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Bogotá scores 64/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Colombia Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 31 Mar 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 2, Yellow Fever in Colombia (18 Sep 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Environmental quality (score 20)
Transport safety (score 57)
September 27, 2026
Bogotá, Colombia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 64 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 57/100; the lowest-rated category is environmental quality at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Colombia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Bogotá is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 64/100 elevated composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Bogotá is transport safety (57/100), and the lowest is environmental quality (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (80/100) and natural hazards (77/100).
A score of 64 is higher than 87% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Bogotá, Colombia currently has an elevated baseline safety risk with a composite score of 64 out of 100 and a US State Dept advisory level of 3. Additionally, there is an active green flood alert in Colombia and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 16:23 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 57/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Crime (score 55/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Bogotá
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Exercise heightened caution even during daylight hours. Stick to primary thoroughfares, travel in groups where possible, and avoid navigating quiet residential side-streets alone.
Nighttime movement carries significant risk. Strictly avoid solo walking after dark; rely exclusively on hotel-arranged transportation or registered radiotaxis, and confirm destination security before leaving your accommodation.
Safety by Traveler Type in Bogotá
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Bogotá, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Bogotá for families with children (Health 40/100 · Natural disaster 25/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Bogotá
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Colombia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Colombia GREEN · ~178 km away · 2026-09-30
On 26/09/2026, a flood started in Colombia, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 15 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 16:23:33 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Bogotá happened in March and May (4 of 12 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
3 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.3 on 8 Jun 2025 (108 km away) — USGS details
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Colombia
- Level 2 - Yellow Fever in Colombia (Level 2, 18 Sep 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Colombia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Colombia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 2 - Yellow Fever in Colombia ALERT · 2026-09-18
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Bogotá
The most weather-stable two-month window for Bogotá is August–September, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 20°C and monthly rain averages 26 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; April is the wettest typical month at about 169 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Bogotá
Bogotá has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Centro de Atención Básica Quirigua
- Hospital: Centro de Salud
- Hospital: Clínica Fray Bartolomé de las Casas
- Hospital: Clínica Reina Sofia Colsánitas
- Hospital: Clínica Vascular Navarra
- Hospital: Electrofisiatría SAS
- Hospital: Fundación Clínica Shaio
- Hospital: Hospital Veterianrio
- Hospital: Idime
- Police: CAI
- Police: CAI
- Police: CAI Alhambra
- Police: CAI Andes
- Police: CAI Colina
- Police: Cai contador
- Police: CAI EL RIncón
- Police: CAI Navarra
- Police: CAI Serena
- Police: Centro de Estudios Superiores Policiales CESPO
- Embassy: Embassy of Egypt
- Embassy: Embassy of El Salvador
- Embassy: Embassy of Honduras
- Embassy: Embassy of Poland
- Embassy: Embassy of the Dominican Republic
- Pharmacy: Cruz Verde
- Pharmacy: Droguería cafam niza
- Pharmacy: Drogueria Calatrava
- Pharmacy: Drogueria Colsubsidio
- Pharmacy: Droguería Colsubsidio
- Pharmacy: Farmacenter
- Pharmacy: La Rebaja Droguería
- Pharmacy: La Rebaja Plus
- Pharmacy: Lindaraja
- Pharmacy: Quimica Alemana
- Fire station: Estacion Bicentenario de la Independencia B-14
- Fire station: Estación de Bomberos Caobos B-13
- Fire station: Estacion de Bomberos del Bicentenario
- Fire station: Estación de Bomberos Garcés Navas B-15
- Fire station: Estación de Bomberos Las Ferias B-7
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Colombia)
| Police | 123 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 125 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 123 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare scores moderately in the city, though travelers should be aware of potential high-altitude effects such as altitude sickness while visiting the Andes.
Common scam patterns
- Scopolamine Drink Spiking. Strangers or individuals in nightlife areas use scopolamine (burundanga) to drug victims and rob them. It is a prominent concern particularly in nightlife districts like Zona Rosa. Tip: Never leave your drinks unattended and avoid accepting open drinks or items from strangers.
- Fake Taxi Kidnappings. Criminals operate unmarked vehicles or fake taxis to perpetrate express kidnappings known as paseo millonario. These incidents are especially common late at night. Tip: Use app-based ride services like Uber and DiDi instead of hailing street taxis, especially after dark.
- Phone Snatching and Pickpocketing. Thieves on foot, on motorcycles, or operating in crowds target pedestrians using smartphones or tourists visiting historical areas. The Transmilenio bus system and La Candelaria are frequent hotspots. Tip: Keep your valuables hidden and avoid flashing smartphones or expensive items in public.
Area notes
- Usaquén. One of Bogotá's wealthiest and safest neighborhoods with robust policing, upscale restaurants, and vibrant Sunday markets.
- Zona Rosa. The main nightlife district featuring a heavy police presence, numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs.
- Chapinero. A popular area for young professionals and expats featuring trendy spots, though pedestrians should remain aware of phone snatching.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Colombia for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 66 → 64 | elevated | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 44 → 66 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 39 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Bogotá's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Bogotá
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Bogotá, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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