Where can I find information on travel safety? Common sense safety rules apply here: Don't wear flashy jewelry, keep your phones and cameras out of sight, only carry enough money for the day, and avoid taking cards or passports out with you. Wear what you would normally wear, but try to wear clothing with hidden pockets to stash your important items.
Check out the US Department of State's website for the most up-to-date information on safety while traveling.
Is Colombia LGBTQ+ friendly? For LGBTQ+ travel advice and tips, this LGBTQ+ Colombia Travel Guide has been put together in partnership with EveryQueer to help you have an amazing trip, while keeping you safe.
Is the water safe to drink? While it is safe to drink in most Colombian cities, it is better to avoid it to be safe and always drink treated which can be found at all lodging accommodations.
Do I need a Visa? For Visa information, click here. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after you return home and has two or more blank pages. Otherwise, some countries may not let you enter.
What about vaccines? For vaccination information, click here.
Do you recommend travel insurance? While not required, we highly recommend all travelers get travel insurance for their trip to protect themselves from the unknown! Check out travel insurance options from our partner, worldnomads.com, or from a provider of your choice.
What does public transportation look like? You can find taxis everywhere and they are cheap. In larger cities, taxis are metered but smaller towns will have fixed fares. There are subways in the major cities and local buses in towns and cities.
Is Uber or Lyft available? Uber is available in major cities including Bogota, Medellin, Cali and Cartagena. There are also other ridesharing apps like Tappsi or Cabify.
What about Wifi? Wifi should be readily available in most areas. For Travelers participating in the Lost City Trek, you will not have access to Wifi at all.
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