Colombia has a variety of cities, each offering different levels of quality of life. These include benefits, characteristics, and opportunities that make one more attractive than another for living and development. A recent study indicated which city is the best to live in, considering access to health, education and security. Which city tops the list?
The company Rankia led the research, conducting a survey on the quality of life for the How Are We Doing Cities Network (RCCV). The study found that Barranquilla has the best quality of life in the country.
To achieve these results, the following aspects were considered:
- Economic issues
- Health
- Education
- Housing
- Public space
- Security
- Citizen participation
- Public management
According to the study, Barranquilla ranked first as the city with the best quality of life, achieving a score of 36.3%.
Most respondents prioritized security and coexistence at 60%, employment at 51%, and mobility at 39%. These factors helped decide the best cities to live in in 2024.
However, considering that security is one of the most significant concerns for all citizens, a survey was conducted that analyzed various cities regarding the crime rate perception. In this context, Barranquilla saw a drop in its security perception, falling from 26% to just 9%.
List of Colombian cities with the best Quality of Life
1. Barranquilla (Atlántico):
Barranquilla, the capital of Atlántico, took first place because it recorded a notable drop in the levels of security perception, going from 26% to 9%. Additionally, for the third consecutive year, the city was chosen as the best destination in South America for events and festivities by the World Travel Awards. This distinction is largely due to the 46 activities of this type that the city organizes throughout the year. Discover the best neighborhoods of Barranquilla.
2. Pereira (Risaralda):
Pereira secured the second position because it stands out nationally for its high level of health care, surpassing several other capitals. Risaralda also boasts emblematic and tourist sites such as Plaza Bolívar, the Ukumarí Natural Park, and the Otún Lagoon.
3. Girón (Santander):
Education and health were the most notable aspects of this municipality, which is part of the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga. Girón is one of Colombia’s flagship towns thanks to its cultural tradition and architecture.
4. Zipaquirá (Cundinamarca):
Located just an hour from Bogotá, Zipaquirá’s main tourist attraction is the famous Salt Cathedral, visited by thousands of both national and foreign tourists.
5. Puerto Colombia (Atlántico):
Optimal levels in areas such as education, health, and air quality placed the municipality in the “top 5” of the best places to live in Colombia. Its beaches, lining the Caribbean Sea, are a preferred spot for tourists visiting this seaside town. Puerto Colombia is known for water sports including kite surfing.
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