Health & safety: Colombia
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Colombia?
Bogotá + Medellín tap water safe. Coastal towns variable.
Food safety in Colombia
Excellent food safety in major cities.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
- Yellow Fever if visiting certain areas
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Hepatitis A + B
- Yellow Fever
- Typhoid
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Bogotá (2,640m), Medellín (1,495m). Acclimatize first day.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Dengue + Zika + Yellow Fever in lowlands. Malaria in Amazon. Coffee region low risk.
Heat risk
Coast Dec-Mar 35°C+.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Fundación Santa Fe (Bogotá) + Clínica Las Vegas world-class.