Safety is an indispensable part of any bachelor party trip. Especially as it pertains to South America.

This is why here at Cartagena Crew we want to give you a crash course in Cartagena Bachelor Parties. More importantly, safety in Cartagena.

Do I need a Bodyguard in Cartagena?

As with any city that is popular for tourists, Cartagena is no stranger to pickpockets. This doesn't make it an unsafe city but we do recommend to keep an eye out.

This means, don't bring your most expensive watch and or flashy jewelry. Remember, Colombia's minimum wage is $300 per month so you'll be a deer in headlights with anything flashy. Best to keep these valuables at home.

To stay safe on your bachelor party trip keep in mind the following three things:

• Don't wander off by yourself past 2am
• As good looking as you think you are, you shouldn't be receiving drinks from strangers.
• Do not, under any circumstance share a cab or Uber with anyone.

Private Security in Cartagena

A security guard isn't going to be with you to watch your drinks and hop in cabs with you.

Cartagena is known for pesky street vendors that follow you around. Talented yet annoying rappers who will follow you until you give them a quick buck and even the occasional "gringo tax".

A "gringo tax" is an added charge you might see on any bill at any club, restaurant and especially out on the islands.

An extra friendly waiter will approach you out on the islands and go through their menu options. Here, an unsuspecting patron will order a meal without knowing the price of the items.

Once the bill comes, those who have learned the currency will be shocked to see fried fish, plantains, salad and a beer for $100 USD. It's a shame that locals will do this to their only source of income, but this has happened many times.

But what does this have to do with private security in Cartagena?

Do I need a Security Guard?

When you hire a security guard you'll have someone at all times keeping you safe and out of trouble.

Trouble is unlikely to happen but when you deal with alcohol and private events like we do, things can happen.

An English-speaking security guard will be with you at the clubs, on your island hopping trip and keeping pesky street salesmen at bay.

From the moment you're ready to take on Cartagena, one of our bilingual bodyguards will be with your group. He will watch your valuables, check bills and even coordinate getting around.

To make a long story short, for $200 per day you can have an added level of comfort. Divide this among a group of 10 and it's a no-brainer. The armed security guard can't bring his weapons inside the clubs but a security guard is a definite game-changer. Especially if you don't speak Spanish.

If you want to learn more about private security guards in Cartagena or Medellin, be sure to contact us today.