The United States government advises travelers to reconsider visits to Nariño Department in Colombia. Reports indicate that incidents of violent crime, including armed robbery and murder, are prevalent in the area. Moreover, there is activity from terrorist groups in some regions. Due to these ongoing threats, certain U.S. government employees based in Colombia are restricted from traveling to Nariño.
For those seeking more information about traveling to Colombia, the U.S. State Department recommends consulting the Colombia Country Information Page on travel.state.gov.
For assistance, contact can be made through the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. The embassy’s contact numbers are +57-1-275-2000 or 601-275-2000, and they can be reached via email at acsbogota@state.gov. Additional help is available from the U.S. Consular Agency in Barranquilla through conagencybarranquilla@state.gov. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs can be contacted at 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444.
Travelers are also encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive security updates and can follow the U.S. Embassy’s updates on Facebook and Twitter.