🇵🇪 Peru · Americas
Safety Peru
Vigilance conseillee
Peru draws visitors for Machu Picchu, its cuisine and the Amazon. Scams and petty theft are common in the tourist areas of Lima and Cusco. Cusco's altitude (3400m) requires acclimatization. The country is generally welcoming.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Valley of the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro rivers (VRAEM) — coca production and armed groups
- Certain Lima neighborhoods at night (Callao, San Juan de Lurigancho)
Emergency numbers
Police
105
Ambulance
116
Fire department
116
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Yellow fever (recommended for the Amazon)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid fever
Drinking water
Tap water is not drinkable. Bottled only.
Mosquitoes
Dengue and malaria in the Amazon. Prophylaxis recommended for forest areas.
General notes
Altitude sickness in Cusco is real. Allow 1-2 days to acclimatize. Lima's clinics are good quality.
Women travelers
An increasingly popular destination for solo female travelers. Street harassment exists in Lima. Tourist areas are generally respectful.
LGBTQ+ travelers
No protective legislation but no criminalization either. Lima has a discreet LGBTQ+ scene. Discretion is advised outside the capital.
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