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What is the papaya rule in Colombia?
Andrea Riojas
2025-10-16 22:04:14
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To stay safe in Medellin and Colombia, understanding local customs is essential.
One of the most important concepts is “No dar papaya.”
This phrase translates to “Don’t give papaya,” meaning don’t make yourself an easy target.
It serves as a practical warning for avoiding theft and scams.
In Colombia, people take personal responsibility for their safety.
If you leave your phone unattended or flaunt expensive items, locals might say “You gave papaya.”
It doesn’t justify crime, but it emphasizes prevention.
To stay safe, keep these precautions in mind:
Keep Valuables Hidden
Avoid using your phone in crowded places.
Use a crossbody bag with a zipper.
Leave expensive accessories at home.
Being aware and following local advice ensures a safe and enjoyable experience.
I have lived in Colombia for many years without any issues.
Verónica Armijo
2025-10-06 03:47:31
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I had been wearing shorts, which is generally a no-no in Colombia, and most of Latin America it seems.
It was a confusing contradiction to me whereby the top half of a lady was free for public display, but the legs were always to be covered, no matter what the temperature.
In short, a plunging clevage is welcome in church, but knees are sacreligious.
We were later to discover, on a fantastic walking tour of Medellin, that Colombian´s often spoke of ´The Papaya Rule.´
In a country where, unfortunatley, thefts are common place, this warning was in regards to security and protection.
First, do not show or offer the papaya.
Second, if you show the papaya, expect it to be taken.
Another interpretation of this second rule is ¨if you see the papaya, you are welcome to take it.¨
I found this amusing and Hernan, our guide, seemed proud that Colombians had created this important life rule – one even more crucial to travellers where your belongings aren´t just things, they are memories, security, and your ability to keep moving.
You could call it the Rule #2 of travelling.
I didn´t have the heart to tell him the English had already beaten them to the discovery.
Its a shame its not as frequent as the name suggests.
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Amparo Muñoz
2025-09-27 13:43:48
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You cannot give papaya to anyone.
If you see papaya you have to take it.
Papaya in this context means more or less everything and even situations.
You should not do anything that lets other people take advantage of you.
If you are a girl and you wear a short skirt you are giving papaya to all the guys who look at your legs.
Don’t leave your house without locking the door, don’t park your nice car in the center of town at night and don’t leave your wallet unattended.
If you tell your friends that you did some really stupid thing the other day and they laugh at you for the rest of your life it is your own fault.
You gave them papaya, and according to rule number one you cannot give papaya.
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