India, May 27 -- The US Department of State issued a Level 3 warning on April 17, 2025, for those heading off to Colombia. The travel advisory urges travelers to reconsider visiting the popular South American location in light of rampant "crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping" in the region, with certain areas showing signs of increased risk factors.

"Violent crime, like murder, assault, and robbery, is common in many areas in Colombia. In some places, organized crime is rampant. This includes extortion, robbery, and kidnapping," the advisory read. "There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Colombia."

While the country as a whole has been issued a Level 3 travel warning which requir...