San Andrés Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (57/100)
Is San Andrés safe right now? Checked 24 October 2026
San Andrés scores 57/100 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 (16 Oct 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.
Natural disasters (score 25)
Disease & health (score 60)
October 20, 2026
San Andrés, Colombia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 57 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is disease & health at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 25/100; last updated October 20, 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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San Andrés is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 57/100 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 San Andrés is disease & health (60/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (25/100). This page was last updated on October 20, 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 health and medical access (45/100).
A score of 57 is higher than 78% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 23, 2026
San Andrés, Colombia currently maintains a baseline composite safety score of 57 out of 100, indicating an elevated risk with a US State Department advisory level 3. Travelers should also note a CDC Level 2 health notice for Yellow Fever in Colombia. Please note that active disaster alerts in the region include a green flood alert in Costa Rica.
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 24, 2026 05:08 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Disease & health (score 60/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Political instability (score 45/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in San Andrés
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in San Andrés
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
No group-specific warning is triggered in San Andrés for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 45/100): 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.
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Safety categories
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Quick facts
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 |
Live conditions in San Andrés
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 Costa Rica GREEN · ~388 km away · 2026-10-13
On 09/10/2026, a flood started in Costa Rica, lasting until 20/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 27 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 2026-10-24 05:08:42 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Colombia
- Level 2 - Yellow Fever in Colombia (Level 2, 16 Oct 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 2 - Yellow Fever in Colombia ALERT · 2026-10-16
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia.
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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 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 2026-10-23 20:00:00 UTC
Emergency numbers (Colombia)
| Police | 123 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 125 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 123 |
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
The main Hospital de San Andrés has been intervened by health authorities due to financial problems, biosecurity issues, and a lack of medications and services. Travelers may face significant limitations in local medical care and require evacuation for serious conditions.
Common scam patterns
- Fake police officers. Criminals posing as fake police officers approach travelers demanding bribes or attempting to check belongings like wallets and cash. Genuine officers will not demand money on the street. Tip: Ask for official identification and suggest moving to a well-lit, public area if stopped.
- Inflated taxi fares. Tourists in Colombia are frequently targeted with inflated taxi fares where drivers overcharge passengers. Always use official taxis or ride-sharing apps to avoid being cheated. Tip: Confirm the fare or ensure the meter is used before starting your journey.
- Counterfeit currency. Passing off fake currency is a common risk when receiving change or exchanging money in public places. Be especially cautious when handling cash transactions. Tip: Examine your notes closely and use authorized exchange houses or ATMs inside secure buildings.
Area notes
- San Andrés Archipelago. This Caribbean archipelago requires visitors to purchase a tourist card at the airport prior to arrival and is currently experiencing a local governance and healthcare crisis.
Frequently asked questions about San Andrés
Is San Andrés Colombia safe?
San Andrés currently scores 57/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Colombia (Level 3 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — San Andrés · Methodology
What is the travel advisory for San Andrés?
Official advice for Colombia: US — Level 3: Reconsider Travel; UK — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country; CA — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). Advice can differ by region, so read the full notice before you go.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 66 → 57 | elevated | Government advice changed scoring v2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 68 → 66 | elevated | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 50 → 68 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to San Andrés'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
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for San Andrés
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for San Andrés, 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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