Is Cartagena Safe?

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Is Cartagena Safe?

Cartagena, Colombia is generally a very safe place to visit, with most trips being completely trouble-free. It may be a good idea, however, to take certain safety precautions, such as keeping an eye on your belongings at all times, as petty theft and pick-pocketing do occur in touristy areas. There are certain neighbourhoods outside the city centre that are best avoided if you're travelling alone or aren't accompanied by a local guide. As a general rule, neighbourhoods removed furthest from the historic centre will be the ones posing most risk. While the Old Town, Getsemani, San Diego and Bocagrande are very safe, areas like Centro and La Popa are best reserved for daytime trips only, and neighbourhoods further afield, such as La Magdalena, La Maria, El Paraiso, Rafel Nuñez, and Piedro de Bolivar are better off avoided entirely. Mind that even the safest areas may pose a certain threat after sundown.

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