Cruise Passenger Safety in Cartagena

Medical care is adequate in major cities but varies greatly in quality elsewhere. Some providers in major cities may accept credit cards, but those that do not may request advance payment in cash. Uninsured travelers without financial resources may be unable to obtain care, or relegated to seeking treatment in public hospitals where care is far below U.S. standards. Check with your insurance carrier to assure you have coverage out of country. Robbery and other violent crimes, as well as scams against unsuspecting tourists, are common in urban areas. As a matter of personal safety, it is advisable that you travel in groups, or go to places where there are large crowds of tourists when you are in Cartagena.

The Cartagena Police can be contacted by calling 112

The contact information for the US Embassy in Colombia is The United States Embassy Bogota

Calle 24 Bis No. 48-50 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia.

Mailing address: Carrera 45 No. 24B-27 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia.

Telephone: (571) 315-1566.

Emergency after-hours telephone: (571) 315-0811;

Facsimile: (571) 315-2197.

Important Notice:

Before you travel, always exercise the utmost of caution with respect to your safety and personal security. Please consult multiple, authoritative sources for the latest update on safety in Cartagena. Authoritative resources you should consult before visiting a foreign port include the staff onboard the cruise ship who should be able to update you regarding current safety conditions of the ports of call, and the US State Department web site featuring current safety and crime advisories for Cartagena at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1090.html.