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Colombia

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Colombia is a leading tourist destination in South America
Feb 16 • 12:21 pm CST
Health authorities in French Guiana, an overseas department of France located on the northeast coast of South America, have confirmed the re-emergence of local Chikungunya transmission for the first time since 2015. The initial case was... READ →
Jan 28 • 9:44 am CST
The Republic of Colombia has issued an updated health alert for yellow fever following 13 confirmed cases and 10 deaths in early 2026. Among the fatalities are three Bogotá residents who contracted the yellow fever virus... READ →
Jan 22 • 11:16 am CST
The Republic of Colombia is currently experiencing a severe yellow fever outbreak, one of the worst in recent decades. As of January 21, 2026, the Ministry of Health reported on Facebook that 157 confirmed cases had... READ →

Colombia Yellow Fever

As of 2025,  yellow fever cases in the Republic of Colombia continue to increase. Between 2024 and 2025, 132 cases have been recorded, resulting in 57 deaths, in the following departments: Tolima, Huila, Cauca, Nariño, Putumayo, Caldas, Meta, Vaupés, Guaviare, and Caquetá.

Colombia Dengue Fever

The U.S. CDC included Colombia in its Global Dengue Fever outbreak Travel Health Advisory issued on July 17, 2025. 

Colombia Measles

On May 28, 2025, Colombia was included in the U.S. CDC's Global Measles Advisory. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, according to the CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Colombia Oropouche

On July 14, 2025, Colombia reported a low number of Oropouche cases. Colombia was included in the U.S. CDC's Level 1 - Practice Usual Precautions advisory. Oropouche is spread primarily through the bites of infected midges and mosquitoes.

Colombia Travel Advisories

On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated its Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Colombia, citing ongoing civil unrest in various areas of the South American country. Visitors should not travel to the Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to concerns about crime and terrorism. The U.S. Embassy posted a similar alert for the Valle del Cauca Department in August 2025.

Last reviewed
December 18, 2025