{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/peru/puno","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:59:01.758Z","place":{"city":"Puno","country":"Peru","countryCode":"PE","lat":-15.84003,"lon":-70.02198},"safety":{"score":59,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":55,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Reports indicate a general sense of caution among travelers, with some feeling unsafe walking alone after dark, reflecting concerns about petty crime and past social unrest.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The rule of law and control of corruption indicators are lower, suggesting potential issues with official interactions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not a primary focus of recent reports, muggings can occur, particularly in less crowded areas or after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Mirador Kuntur Mall"],"avoidAreas":["Outskirts and less populated residential areas"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers","Distraction theft by street vendors or groups"],"zones":[{"name":"Jirón Lima (City Center)","level":"caution","note":"Main tourist area, but prone to pickpocketing and petty theft, especially around markets and bus stations. Protests can occur here."},{"name":"Mirador Kuntur Mall","level":"safe","note":"Modern commercial area, generally well-patrolled and safer for visitors."},{"name":"Barrio Bellavista","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with some tourist attractions; exercise caution after dark due to potential for petty crime."},{"name":"Lake Titicaca Port Area (Puno Bay)","level":"caution","note":"Busy with tourist activity and boat departures; be aware of your surroundings and belongings due to pickpockets."},{"name":"Outskirts and less populated residential areas","level":"avoid","note":"Areas away from the main tourist zones and city center may have higher crime rates and are not recommended for exploration."}]}}