Is Cusco Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Cusco

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.5 /5

Women living in Cusco consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Cusco consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

11.4%

On average 11.4% percentage of women in Peru have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Safety rating:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

Is Cusco safe for women?

Cusco is a beautiful city, but be careful as a woman solo traveler. The men catcall and can be a bit inappropriate in clubs or social settings. My friend got her phone stolen on public transportation, so be sure to keep your valuables in a bag on the front of your body. The public transportation felt way safer than taxi/Uber for me as I don’t like riding alone with a man. If I was going to the center of the city(plaza de Armas) at night alone I was always sure to have a friend meet me there or be waiting for me so I don’t have to be alone.

Posted: June 22, 2024
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Is Cusco worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I visited Cusco using a local travelers agency. The service was wonderful. Cusco is a beautiful city, with lots of historical interesting places to visit. The local food is one of the best in the world if you like experimenting new things. I personally felt safe because I made a few new friends along the trip, so I never was alone.

Posted: June 11, 2024
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Cat

Cat

United States

Group travel

Cusco was a blast! This city is so cute and has so much to offer. I felt very safe and even walked after dark. The hostels are very comfortable and all the businesses are very welcoming. There are hidden gems everywhere and would definitely go back. Be cautious of the altitude change!

Posted: May 9, 2024
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Emma

Emma

About Me

Hello! I’m Emma. I’m from Colorado in the USA. After my first solo trip through Europe I became fascinated with learning a language. This led me to my second solo trip through central and South America, spending two months at a language school in Costa Rica. During this trip I absolutely fell in love with Peru and have found a job so I can relocate to this beautiful city. I love the outdoors, animals, and exploring! Would love to connect, female friendships are some of the most beautiful parts of traveling for me!

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Fina

Fina

About Me

Hello! I'm from Chicago but traveling through Cusco while working remotely. Looking to meet some cool people to explore this lovely city with :)

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