Risk Level Overview
Moderate to high phone theft, especially targeting tourists in the old city.
Theft Hotspots
Walled City at night
RISK ZONEGetsemaní neighborhood
RISK ZONEBocagrande beach
RISK ZONEBazurto Market
RISK ZONECommon Theft Methods
- Motorcycle snatching
- Beach opportunistic theft
- Night-time street robbery
- Vendor distraction
Cartagena-Specific Safety Tips
- Keep phone hidden in Walled City
- Don't take phone to beach
- Avoid Bazurto Market without a local guide
- Use taxis or apps at night
Local Laws & Enforcement
Similar to other Colombian cities. Tourist police present in Walled City. Generally safer than Bogotá or Medellín.
If Your Phone Is Stolen in Cartagena
Emergency: 123 (emergency)
Police Station: CAI Centro Histórico
US Embassy: +57 5 664-9100 (Consulate)
UK Embassy: +57 1 326-8300 (Bogotá)
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