Bogotá, Colombia
Parque 93 is the business district with embassies and expensive restaurants around a central park. It's safe and has good food, but you'll pay premium prices for everything and it doesn't feel very Colombian.
Parque 93 is where Bogotá's money shows - you'll see people walking designer dogs, expensive cars parked outside restaurants, and everyone dressed like they're heading to important meetings even on weekends. The park draws well-dressed families during the day and couples in the evening, especially when there are outdoor concerts. The Canadian Embassy being nearby means constant police presence and excellent street lighting that stays on until 2am. The restaurants cater to business lunches and client dinners, so all the staff speak English and the service is professional. You'll pay significantly more for everything compared to other neighborhoods, but the security is genuinely excellent. Even late at night, the combination of embassy security, hotel doormen, and private guards makes it feel very safe to walk around alone.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Felt very safe but also very sterile and business-like"
"Good restaurants but tourist prices for everything"
"Easy to walk around at night without worry"
"Lots of security but not much local character"
"Great for business dinners, not so much for authentic experiences"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Usaquén is Bogotá's upscale suburb with a village vibe and famous Sunday market. It's very safe and has decent restaurants, but you're far from the main action and will need to taxi into the city center for nightlife or most attractions.
Zona Rosa is the expensive nightlife district where you'll pay tourist prices but feel safer than in most of Bogotá. It's very commercial and not particularly Colombian in feel, but if safety is your main concern for going out at night, this is your best bet.
El Nogal is the business and embassy district with modern hotels and offices. Very safe but also quite sterile and focused on business rather than tourism or nightlife.
Help other women stay safe in Parque 93 / El Chicó
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