Is there malaria in Colombia?

By Betsy Burlingame

Summary: Yes, some regions of Colombia have a risk of malaria. The CDC has provided the map below, which shows which areas of Colombia are at risk for Malaria. "All areas below 1,700 m (5,577 ft). None in Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellin. (See Map 2-10)."

Yes, some regions of Colombia have a risk of malaria. The CDC has provided the map below, which shows which areas of Colombia are at risk for Malaria. "All areas below 1,700 m (5,577 ft). None in Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellin. (See Map 2-10)."

The CDC recommends preventative malaria medication for people living in the yellow-shaded areas.

Information and recommendations from the CDC about medications that prevent and treat malaria.

malaria risk map of colombia

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.