Is Cartagena safe for solo female travelers?
Cartagena scores 4.3/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Colombia at 55/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Cartagena safe for solo female 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.
Women's safety in Cartagena
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Colombia at 55/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Cartagena without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Cartagena
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Cartagena.
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 solo female travelers?
Cartagena scores 4.3/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Cartagena safe for women at night?
Colombia scores 55/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Cartagena and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.