Bogotá, Colombia
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.
El Nogal is pure business district - international hotels, bank headquarters, and office buildings where people in suits rush around during the day. Business travelers stay here for meetings, and most evening dining happens in hotel restaurants or corporate venues. The security is excellent with private guards, well-lit streets, and hotel doormen, making it one of the safest areas in Bogotá for solo female travelers. But it's also completely sterile and lacks any real character. You won't find authentic Colombian culture here - it feels like a business district in any major city around the world. Great if safety is your top priority or you're here for work, but you'll definitely want to explore other neighborhoods to actually experience Bogotá. Think of it as a safe, efficient base rather than a destination.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Very safe but feels like any business district"
"Good for business trips but not much character"
"Walking around at night is fine but nothing much to see"
"Modern facilities but expensive and impersonal"
"Strategic location but you'll go elsewhere for entertainment"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
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.
Teusaquillo is a quiet government district that's safe but pretty boring. Good for staying somewhere local and inexpensive, but you'll spend a lot of time in taxis getting to restaurants and nightlife in other neighborhoods.
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.
Help other women stay safe in El Nogal
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.