Safety in Brazil Vs Colombia Hi all. I’ve been to Colombia and although there were some very dodgy parts of Bogotá and Medellin, I never felt unsafe with my phone or even getting my compact camera out when I was around the tourist parts of town. Now I’m preparing to go to Brazil, starting with Rio, and all the advice I’m seeing seems to suggest one is in great danger when …

Relocating to Medellin, Colombia Hi world. I wonder if there is anyone out there who can give me advice on how to make this giant move. I am 63 years old and tired of my dull boring life in New York. I have money saved and would want to live on Social Security as far as it would go at least, while working part time at some job. interested in info on obtaining retirement and wor…

Amazon Experience – Leticia, Colombia or Puerto Maldonado from Cusco We will be in Peru and Colombia in July and are keen on experiencing the Amazon. We will be in Cusco and may have some time after MP etc., so one option is to fly to Puerto Maldonado, it looks like a short and cheap flight, but the lodges seem to be expensive and tailored to the gringos. Leticia looks a bit more gritty and may provide a more aut…

Traveling Solo for Colombia Carnivales Visiting Barranquilla from Florida for the weekend festivities! Looking for recommendations on how to get the awesome bachelor experience🤘 Love food, adventuring, nightlife ( EDM if they got it ) and pub crawling! submitted by /u/Amazing-Objective629

Colombia itinerary advice please I am planning a 12-14 day, kids-free, getaway with my SO to Colombia in May. Flying in from a major airport in the SE U.S with 3-5hrs flight time and can fly into Bogota, Medellin or any other international airport and can fly out of the same or different airport. We haven’t been there yet and have some questions to help plan the itinerary. I un…

Where to spend 2 weeks on the northern coast of Colombia My husband and i are going to the Northern coast of Colombia (landing in Cartagena) for a month in March. We would like to spend 2 weeks in one place and then hop around other towns/cities for 2-3 days each the rest of the time. Places we would like to see include Cartagena, San Marta, Baranquilla, Palomino, San Andres, Tayrona Park. Open to oth…

Car rental and driving in Colombia. Makes sense? Hi all! I am travelling to Colombia this summer. I will be in Bogotà and have a few days to visit the Salento/Eje Cafetero area. I have seen there are cheap flights but since the distance is not huge I would love to rent a car and drive which always gives a bit more insight on the country you are visiting. I am from Italy and I have an Internat…

How Venezuela Helps Feed the Violence in Colombia After finding refuge and building power in Venezuela, a decades-old rebel group has waged the worst violence in Colombia in a generation, setting off troubling regional tensions.

San Blas Islands from Panama-Panama vs From Colombia Hi all, I am currently backpacking south America finishing in Rio/Salvador, Brazil. Our next stop is 2 months in Central America. From other backpackers I’ve Heard good things about the San Blas Islands, particularly the San Blas Adventures trip from Panama-Colombia (and vida versa). I’d love to do the San Blas Islands (and that trip) but logi…

Gazans Trek Home, and Trump’s Tariff Spat With Colombia Plus, a Super Bowl three-peat?

Trump’s Threatened Tariffs on Colombia Put Trade in Oil, Coffee and Flowers at Risk Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.

Trump Wants to Impose 25% Tariffs on Colombia. Here’s What Could Cost More. Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.

Trump Hits Colombia With Tariffs in Feud Over Military Deportation Flights Gustavo Petro said on X that the United States should not treat Colombian migrants as criminals and that he had already turned away U.S. military flights carrying deportees.

Colombia Will Not Accept U.S. Deportation Flights, President Petro Says Gustavo Petro said on X that the United States should not treat Colombian migrants as criminals and needs to establish a dignified protocol before his country will allow their return.

At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence Thousands have fled clashes between armed groups on the border with Venezuela, dashing hopes of peace in Colombia.

Colombia safety tips for female travelers hello! My friend and I are off to Colombia in March. We are both late 20’s, Asian American women— for this reason I assume we will stand out as tourists. We are heading to Medellin and Cartagena, thinking of doing 4 nights in Cartagena with a one night trip to Tayrona or to Baranquilla carnival — and then 3 nights in Medellin. Day trips to Isla …

Got an IDP for driving in Colombia, but I think they made a mistake I just got my IDP (International Driving Permit) from AAA. An older lady filled it out by hand. She put my picture and my details in the english page, though I am going to Colombia where they speak Spanish. She also stapled pages 5-8 together when she stapled my picture which has some information in english and spanish. Anyone know if my details…

Transit VISA required for UK Citizen going through Colombia? Hey. I’m a UK Citizen travelling through Colombia on Monday via a layover. My trip is with Avianca and it starts in Toronto, I then fly to Bogotá where I have a 1h25m layover until my flight down to Santiago, Chile. I’ve seen on the UK government travel advisory website that you can travel through Colombia providing you meet entry requirements w…

Medellin Colombia – do people actually uber just a few blocks? Visiting Medellin for a few days and have watched a bunch of safety videos saying to not walk anywhere at night and to uber everywhere which makes sense. If it’s a pretty close distance, like a few blocks but in the evening, do we really uber like 3 blocks for safety? Do drivers get mad that they come pick you up just to go down the road? s…

Need help deciding to travel to Peru or Colombia I’m going to solo travel to either of the two countries. I’ve never been to South America but I can speak pretty good Spanish. I’m looking to explore history/museums, outdoor hikes/activities, nightlife and anything else really. I’m a 6’5 white dude so I know I’ll stand out. That being said do I need to be worried for my safety in most major cit…