U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and the risk of kidnapping.
Full advisory →Is Peru safe? 🇵🇪
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As of July 2026, Peru scores 60/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Peru destination assessed, Lima scores highest (60/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel Within 20km south of the Peru-Colombia border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km south of the Putumayo River and the border between Peru and Colombia (Loreto region) except for: the Amazon River the area of the triple border with Brazil and Colombia from and including the towns of Caballococha in Peru up to the actual triple border at Santa Rosa de Yavari town Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM) FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers, also known as the VRAEM region.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Peru destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Peru safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryU.S. Department of State | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution | 70 | U.S. Department of State |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 43.4% | 41 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| People reporting recent violenceUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 7.0% | 76 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
04 · Questions
Peru safety FAQ
Is Peru safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Peru Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Peru averages 60/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 10 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Peru?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Lima currently scores highest at 60/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Peru safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.