We’ve reviewed our advice for Colombia. We now advise reconsider your need to travel to the city of Quibdo (Choco) and the town of Ipiales (Nariño) due to the threat of drug-related criminal activity by illegal armed groups. We also advise reconsider your need to travel to within 20km of the border with Brazil and Peru, except for the area south of the Putumayo River in Amazonas.

We continue to advise do not travel to Colombia’s border with Venezuela, including the city of Cucuta, the Catatumbo region in Norte de Santander and Cesar, and the department of Cauca (except Popayán and the Pan American Highway), among other areas, due to increased violence from illegal armed groups and other criminal organisations.

There’s been an increase in foreigners, including Australians, who have been assaulted and robbed using incapacitating drugs (see ‘Safety’).

Yellow fever is widespread. Some countries may require you to show a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’ve travelled through Colombia. Digital vaccination certificates may not be accepted. Check with your airline if you need an International Vaccination Certificate (see ‘Health’).

We advise:

Exercise a high degree of caution in Colombia overall due to the threat of violent crime and terrorism.

Higher levels apply in some areas.