Cartagena, Colombia

Is Cartagena safe for Muslim travelers?

Cartagena scores 4.3/10 on overall safety. About 0.2% of Colombia's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

4.3/10
Overall safety
Moderate
Composite safety model
Muslim population
0.2%
Pew Research Center (2016)

Is Cartagena safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)

How safe is Cartagena overall?

Cartagena scores 4.3/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.

Muslim community and halal options in Cartagena

Colombia has a small Muslim population (about 0.2%, Pew Research Center). Halal options and mosques exist in Cartagena but are more concentrated; it's worth locating them ahead of your trip. The mapped places below help.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Cartagena, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cartagena safe for Muslim travelers?

Cartagena scores 4.3/10. Experiences vary for Muslim travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.

Is Cartagena Muslim-friendly?

Colombia has a small Muslim population (about 0.2%, Pew Research Center). Halal restaurants and mosques exist in Cartagena but are fewer, so it helps to locate them in advance.

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