Manizales, Colombia is generally safe to visit if you follow some basic safety tips, as you will reduce your risk of being a victim of crime.
However, security in Manizales is still a major concern for foreign tourists visiting and expats living in Manizales. I have seen several inaccurate posts on the Internet about safety in Manizales. However, probably the most common questions I still get from friends and relatives in the U. Manizales is located in an area with a great number of ridgelines and steep slopes with a difficult topography.
In this article, we look at some up-to-date Manizales crime statistics and 20 recommended expat safety tips for Manizales. Crime and safety are major concerns of expats visiting Manizales or planning to move there. Several Medellin Guru readers asked about safety in Manizales. So, we now look at the crime rates and safety in Manizales. Manizales Homicide Statistics The homicide rate in Manizales in was The following chart shows the homicide counts in Manizales from to according to Manizales Como Vamos.
And 91 percent of the homicide in Manizales in were men. And 66 percent of homicides were less than years-old. However, in the first part of , the homicide count in Manizales has dropped compared to According to an article in Bcnoticias , during the period from January 1 to June 30, , Manizales experienced only 22 homicides.
Is Manizales Safe? These two comunas are the largest commercial areas of Manizales with many shops where people come during the day. So, the robberies statistics in Colombia actually include both robberies and thefts. Robbery in English involves force or the threat of force. While theft is a broad term that can cover a wide variety of criminal offenses including pickpocketing.
