Is Medellin safe for solo female travelers?
Medellin scores 4.2/10 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 Medellin safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Medellin overall?
Medellin scores 4.2/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in Medellin
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Colombia at 55/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Medellin without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Medellin
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 Medellin.
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 Medellin, 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 Medellin safe for solo female travelers?
Medellin scores 4.2/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Medellin 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 Medellin and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.