Is Peru safe for solo female travelers?

Peru offers various experiences with its rich cultural history, vibrant cities, and beautiful landscapes. Like many travel destinations, safety can depend on location, awareness, and behavior. The overall crime rate is relatively high but mostly revolves around theft. Always remain aware of your surroundings and take standard precautions such as avoiding isolated areas at nighttime, keeping personal belongings secure, and not flashing expensive items. Solo female travelers should also take precautions when interacting with strangers. Taxis are a preferred mode of transport. Always book from reputable companies or use a known app. It is generally safe during daylight while participating in organized tours or activities.

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How safe is Peru for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 89 experiences from female travelers

Gizelle

Gizelle

Trinidad and Tobago

Cusco, Solo travel

Beautiful city Felt super safe Locals were helpful and friendly Pretty cold when I went Was hard to breathe bc of the altitude It is walkable Good food Get coca leaf tea when you arrive to adjust to altitude

Posted: November 11, 2025
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Celendín, Couple travel

Celendin is a beautiful ac very magical place. The city itself is small,the people there are super friendly and almost everybody is a musician, so you have music everywhere. There are some places, like a pizzeria close to plaza de armas, which was very good and not that expensive. In general is celendin pretty cheap, you get good street food very little money.

Posted: November 2, 2025
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Mari

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
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How safe is Peru for women?

Local safety index

3 /5

Based on 39 local experiences

Local crime index

3 /5

Based on 39 local experiences

Sophie

Sophie

Huacachina

Felt a bit abandoned and just overall unsafe. Not many people around, seemingly empty stores, very odd. Enjoyed my trip there overall just a tad worried when walking around outside the hostel. Cool city though.

Posted: November 3, 2025
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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
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Fabiola

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
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Safety in Peru

Hospitality Exchange in Peru

@Virguit

@Virguit

Lima

Can host for:

7 days

About me

I’m the kind of girl who smells like saltwater, drives like the wind, and dreams in colors no one has named yet. 🌈✨Practice Inca believe represented by the Inca flag 🏳️‍🌈 🌊 By day, you’ll find me chasing waves or riding my motorbike toward the sunset — wind in my hair, freedom stitched into my soul. ✌️ Some friends call me a hippie — barefoot at heart, always chasing good vibes, starry skies, and spontaneous adventures. 💻 And yes, I’m a digital nomad — working from beaches, cafés, mountaintops, or wherever the Wi-Fi (and my heart) takes me. 💼 But don’t be fooled: behind this sun-kissed smile is a sharp, strategic mind that knows how to close deals, lead meetings, and run a business like a boss. I’m incense and spreadsheets, barefoot and heels, meditation and negotiation. Under the suits? My tattoo tuxedo — a little inked reminder of the wild heart beneath the polished surface. 😉 A walking contradiction? Maybe. A balance of chaos and clarity? Definitely. A woman who lives fully, works fiercely, and wanders boldly? Always. I don’t fit into a box — I paint it, Ride over it, And turn it into art. 🎨

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Fatima

Fatima

Lima

Can host for:

3 days

About me

My name is Fatima 24 y/o and I live in Lima, Peru. If you're visiting Peru and up love meet girls and do whatever they like go to clubs, museums, concerts and if you're a foddie, we can go for yummy food.

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@Virguit

@Virguit

Lima

About me

I’m the kind of girl who smells like saltwater, drives like the wind, and dreams in colors no one has named yet. 🌈✨Practice Inca believe represented by the Inca flag 🏳️‍🌈 🌊 By day, you’ll find me chasing waves or riding my motorbike toward the sunset — wind in my hair, freedom stitched into my soul. ✌️ Some friends call me a hippie — barefoot at heart, always chasing good vibes, starry skies, and spontaneous adventures. 💻 And yes, I’m a digital nomad — working from beaches, cafés, mountaintops, or wherever the Wi-Fi (and my heart) takes me. 💼 But don’t be fooled: behind this sun-kissed smile is a sharp, strategic mind that knows how to close deals, lead meetings, and run a business like a boss. I’m incense and spreadsheets, barefoot and heels, meditation and negotiation. Under the suits? My tattoo tuxedo — a little inked reminder of the wild heart beneath the polished surface. 😉 A walking contradiction? Maybe. A balance of chaos and clarity? Definitely. A woman who lives fully, works fiercely, and wanders boldly? Always. I don’t fit into a box — I paint it, Ride over it, And turn it into art. 🎨

Speaking

Fatima

Fatima

Lima

About me

My name is Fatima 24 y/o and I live in Lima, Peru. If you're visiting Peru and up love meet girls and do whatever they like go to clubs, museums, concerts and if you're a foddie, we can go for yummy food.

Speaking