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There is a high risk to your security in the city of Bogota. You should avoid all government buildings and areas such as shopping centres and malls as well as places of entertainment. Government buildings, public transport and commercial and entertainment centres are potential targets for terrorist attacks and we advise against all visits to such locations.
There is some risk to your security in the cities of Medellin, Barranquilla, Cartagena and Bucaramanga. We recommend that travellers to these cities be vigilant at all times in public places used by foreigners or avoid such areas. There is a strong risk of terrorism, kidnapping and criminal violence. Security for public transport and government buildings has been increased. Travellers are advised to avoid overland transportation.
We advise against all travel for the rest of Colombia, because of the extreme risk to personal security. There is a high risk of terrorism, a serious risk of kidnapping and criminal violence.
See our regional advice for Central and South America
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Contact details are
Street Address El Golf 99, Oficina 703, (Casilla 112), Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Telephone + 56 2 290 9800 Facsimile +56 2 458 0940
Email embajada@nzembassy.cl
Website New Zealand Embassy Santiago [external link]
Office hours Mon-Thu 0900 – 1300hrs, 1400 – 1700hrs; Fri 0900 – 1330hrs
Contact details are
Street Address Transversal 2 No.112-30 Torre B, Apto 503, (A.A.30402) Bogotá, Colombia
Telephone +57 310 2307795 Mobile +57 1 2155218 home Facsimile +57 1 2155084
Email pearsona@cable.net.co
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