|
Overall Peru is a safe country. Pickpockets and crazy Lima traffic are typically
the biggest problems travelers will encounter. Here are some precautions that we
recommend you take while you are here:
1. Make photocopies of your passport and the front and back of each credit card
you plan on bringing. You should also make copies of traveler's checks. Carry these
copies in a different bag than where you carry the actual items.
2. Keep your passport, airline ticket, credit cards, etc. in a safe place such as
a money belt. They are typically worn under your shirt or from a belt under your
trousers.
3. Do not leave valuables such as cameras or jewelry in your hotel room. Give them
to the front desk of your hotel to place in the safe.
4. Go to the ATM in the morning or afternoon and preferably with another person.
If you don't have someone to go with you, try to find an ATM with a policeman nearby.
5. Ask the personnel in your hotel where it is safe to walk in the area, places
to avoid and if it is safe to walk around the area at night.
6. If you are bringing expensive equipment it is a good idea to purchase travel
insurance.
7. Stay alert, especially in crowded plazas and markets. Wear your money belt and
hold on to your camera. If you have a daypack, wear it in front.
8. Leave your expensive jewelry and watches at home. Snatch theft is common here
and your watch could disappear before you even realize it.
Important Phone Numbers:
If a crime is committed against you while you are in Peru, contact the Tourism Police
in the following locations:
Ayacucho
Entre el Jr. 2 de Mayo y el Jr. Arequipa
(064) 81-2055 / 81-8372
Open 24 horas
Cajamarca
Plazuela Amaliapuga s/n
(044) 82-29-41
Hours: 8am - 1pm, 5pm - 8pm
Cusco
Ovalo Pachacutec s/n
(084) 24-9654
Open 24 horas
Huancayo
Av. Ferrocarril 556 Cercado
(064) 21-9851
Hours: 8am - 1pm, 5pm - 8pm
Ica
Located in the Plaza de Armas near the Carsa store.
Lima
Museo de la Nación, Javier Prado 2465, 5to piso San Borja
(51 1) 476-9896
8am-10pm
Nazca
Av Los Incas cuadra 1 s/n
(034) 52-2442 / 52-2450
Open 24 horas
Puno
(054) 36-4806
San Román
Tacna
Jr. Callao 121
(054) 71-4141 anexo 245
Open 24 horas
|