{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/peru/nazca","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:59:17.624Z","place":{"city":"Nazca","country":"Peru","countryCode":"PE","lat":-14.83098,"lon":-74.93895},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed but leaning positive","summary":"While some older reports mention concerns about safety and scams, more recent travel advice suggests that Peru's attractions, including Nazca, are generally ready for international travelers, indicating a baseline level of safety awareness among visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Travelers should be aware of the risk of petty theft and exercise caution, especially when visiting less-trafficked sites or traveling at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While violent crime is not a primary concern for tourists in Nazca itself, muggings can occur in more isolated areas or after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in tourist areas and on public transport."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas with high levels of corruption or weak rule of law (general country-wide concern, not specific to Nazca districts)."],"scams":["Overcharging for tours or services related to the Nazca Lines.","Fake guides offering unauthorized access or information."],"zones":[{"name":"Nazca City Center","level":"caution","note":"General tourist area, but petty crime like pickpocketing can occur."},{"name":"Nazca Lines Viewing Areas","level":"caution","note":"While generally safe for viewing, be aware of your surroundings and belongings, especially in more remote spots."},{"name":"Bus Terminal Area","level":"caution","note":"Common area for petty theft and scams targeting travelers."},{"name":"Outskirts of Nazca","level":"caution","note":"Less populated areas may have higher risks of opportunistic crime."},{"name":"Archaeological Sites (beyond Nazca Lines)","level":"caution","note":"Remote sites may lack security and could be targets for grave robbers."}]}}