Reconsider traveling to the Valle de Cauca Department due to prevalent violent crime concerns, including armed robbery and murder, alongside active terrorist groups in certain regions. The U.S. government has restricted travel for some of its employees working in Colombia due to these risks. For more details on staying safe in Colombia, visit the Country Information Page at travel.state.gov.
U.S. citizens in need of assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy in Bogota at +57-1-275-2000 or 601-275-2000, or via email at acsbogota@state.gov. More information is also available on the embassy's website at https://co.usembassy.gov/. The U.S. Consular Agency in Barranquilla can be reached at conagencybarranquilla@state.gov. Additionally, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs is accessible at 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444 for further inquiries.
Travelers are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive updated security information and can follow the U.S. Department of State on Facebook and Twitter for ongoing advisories.