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Don't worry, Colombia is not this dangerous country like some people say, people that mostly don't even know it personally. Colombia of course has its own minor and major problems like other countries in Latin America, but these problems normally won’t affect you as a "backpacker". One of the advantages to traveling Colombia is that Colombians are some of the friendliest people in South America. Still there aren't many tourists coming to this country, so that rarity makes for romantic travel. Places aren't swamped with typical tourist shops you’ll find elsewhere.
Like in most other countries, as well here in Colombia, you have
to follow some rules, like not to go out with all your valuables,
not to change money
on the street, as there are crafty “Quick-Change Artist” about.
Most incidents of people got involved you could have been avoided. How? Just
don’t "give papaya", which means, that you should not
do anything that lets other people take advantage of you. But this rule
isn’t unique to Colombia of course!
In following common sense rules: taking precautions by learning where and
where not to go, what and what not to do, you will not have more problems
than in other countries.
Colombia is great! Come and enjoy it!