Is Peru safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Peru for female travelers?
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based on 87 experiences from female travelers
Mari
Costa Rica
7 Colores, Group travel
Consider the height if you go, it’s an easy and short walk but the height make it difficult, if you are not used to exercise or at least walking bear in mind because is going to take a toll on you but it is definitely worth it.
Posted: September 5, 2025
Agnese
Italy
Peru, Group travel
I spent in Peru September and October 2024. Till mid October I stayed in Cusco and the Apurímac region volunteering as a general practitioner. Then I travelled with two girlfriends. Easy to say you go from one place to another thinking "wow, this is one of the most spectacular places I've seen in my life". I've always felt safe, touristic spots are (too) well organised, might be difficult and more expensive to go up to the mountains without any agency. Sometimes I've travelled with colectivos and it was just fine. In the cities I used colectivos and not official taxi without problems.
Posted: August 20, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Cusco, Group travel
I went to Cusco, Peru on a service learning trip with a group of 10 from my college. Best experience! Felt completely safe walking through the city, very kind people. Last day there, my group’s flight was early but mine was later, so I solo travelled around the city and felt completely safe and enjoyed my walk around the city. Cusco is at 11,000 ft though, so make sure to bring motion or altitude sickness pills!! I thought I would be ok without them since I usually ski at high altitudes, but this is much more intense, bring the pills! Also, start with lighter meals then progress because their food is much more rich and flavorful, so beware of travelers diarrhea if you have a sensitive stomach (but definitely try Cuy aka guinea pig!)
Posted: June 21, 2025
Emily
United Kingdom
Cusco, Couple travel
A vibrant city always buzzing with activities and life. LOADS of activities which are pretty affordable, plenty of tours on get your guide, don't even need to be good at hiking because all the hikes have horses to take you most the way if you prefer. Tour guides are good, stayed pretty close to the centre most the time, but always felt super safe. AMAZING views within a couple hours drive of the city which when done with tours tends to include a couple of meals and transport etc. You need cash always, we pretty much had to withdraw daily to afford to pay our hostels, activities, food etc in cash, withdrawing 400 soles at once, shared between 2 of us. Not that we spend that much daily. But with combined costs, and souvenirs, it may as well have been. We spent a lot but we did a lot so no regrets. Definitely worth the visit.
Posted: June 15, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
Luisa
Colombia
Lima, Solo travel
It was my first time in Lima, and I can say I totally recommend it. On my first day in Lima I went to Plaza las Armas there was a lot of shops to buy anything you need on an affordable price, the main square is very cozy and chill you can walk around easily it connects to another smaller square around 3 or 4 blocks away. The coast of the city is absolutely beautiful and well maintained, there's a lot of parks with different tematics, I was mostly exploring Miraflores which is one of the most popular neighborhoods in there, I felt safe all the time, I walked around the beach and saw people surfing (there were surfing academies a long it), hotels and a lot of activities you can do, also went to the local market all with a guider from a place called Huarikebike, on this one you can visit those place around the neighborhood on bicycle while learning about the history of the city, also eat some of the local food which is 100% delicious the place is called Maraparte. I stayed near the Arena 1 (I went to a concert there) and the Malecones where the Panamerican youth games happened, I stayed in a room at an Airbnb 10 minutes away, with a lovely family the host name was Flor. The general price of the city is cheap to average and it's mostly safe, of course it's always better to be careful around it, as the locals recommended me there were some parts of the city on which is better to take an InDrive to move around, it's cheap and easy to use. I'm hoping to go there one day again, there was so much left to see.
Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: April, 2025How safe is Peru for women?
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Lima
Well, when you're carrying a backpack, don't leave it literally on your back in crowded places because it can be opened. Or, don't hold your cell phone in your hand on open streets (it can be stolen). Don't go alone to dark places or uncrowded streets. Downtown and tourist-heavy areas like Miraflores, San Isidro, or Surco are safer. Although other places are also "safe", always take precautions, but if you don't have much to lose like valuables, there is no problem in going to flea markets, or walking around any city.
Posted: September 14, 2025
Fabiola
Lima
This is my first time here and some friends told me things like, don’t stay out over 9 pm, and about robberys. Now I’m waiting for my service transportation, I’m gonna walk out today and tell you more later
Posted: September 14, 2025
Mafer
Lima
Lima is a safe place as long as you don’t go to sketchy places. Just be aware of your belongings and don’t walk showing what you have, you’ll be fine. I recommend using ride-hailing apps, and as women, not walking completely alone very late in the city or in less crowded areas. Do not accept alcohol from strangers.
Posted: September 1, 2025Lima
It is a big city with a lot of traffic. You can eat delicious food on every corner but always be careful with your belongings. You never know what might happen if you let your guard down; go out at night accompanied. If you walk alone, be careful.
Posted: August 19, 2025Nuevo Chimbote
It is a quiet place, but in certain areas it's better not to walk alone at night. Crime has become normalized and unfortunately there is a lot of news about extortionists, but if you know where to walk, nothing bad will happen. The people are friendly and honest.
Posted: August 1, 2025Safety in Peru
