Is Peru Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Peru for solo female travelers?
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based on 94 experiences from female travelers
Maëla
Germany
Huaraz, Solo travel
Huaraz was amazing, I would recommend this destination without a doubt for anyone. The city in itself can make you feel a bit out of place at times especially as my hostel was in a non touristy area. However, the tours and views are literally breathtaking, and are worth the mild altitude sickness some experience 😆
Posted: July 30, 2026Experienced: June, 2023Peru, Group travel
Great people, food and savage places. I had fun with a group of friends 10 years ago and I need to return. This was one of my favoritas places and trips. I spend 20 days there also with specific peruvian familiar
Posted: July 29, 2026
Valeria
United Kingdom
Lamay, Solo travel
I came to Lamay to disconnect, and I really did. Very small town, people is very friendly and locals are very helpful. There are a few places that speak English, but if you have basic Spanish, you are fine. Very safe.
Posted: July 25, 2026Experienced: July, 2026
Angie
France
Aguas Calientes, Family travel
If you love to meet other travelers while hiking, amazing montain landscapes with luxuriant nature and rivers, places with a huge historical background, and archeleogical site with still a lot of mysteries and unexplainable things to notice, then this place is perfect for you haha 😉💫 I would recommend to visit the Inca archeological site with a guide, there is a tone of things to learn, and you will leave this place with a thousand of subjects you will want to learn more about ! Also the hike...
Posted: July 16, 2026Is Peru safe for women?
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Valentina
Lima
Lima can be a great city to visit if you know where to stay and move around. I generally recommend La Molina, Santiago de Surco (not Surco Viejo), Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, San Borja and most of Lince (avoid the area closer to downtown Lima). Places like Downtown Lima (Centro Histórico) and Gamarra are worth visiting during the day, but stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying valuables and preferably go with someone if it’s your first time. Areas farther away from the main...
Posted: July 29, 2026Valeria
Cusco
I was very surprised that locals had their phone out. No sign of pick pockets. During the day, there were no issues. I tried to stay out during the day, night time I preferred to stay indoors. Even hostels recomendar taking a taxi during late hours.
Posted: July 24, 2026
Daniela
Arequipa
Arequipa is safe, but you have to be prudent, the criminality is low here, however, you still have to look where you are going, put your phone away in crowded areas, don't walk alone after 12, take care of yourself!
Posted: July 6, 2026
Jessica
Lima
Lima is a very big city and you have to know where and how to move here. You can have a perfectly nice and safe visit if you know which neighborhoods to avoid. If you plan to visit feeling free to message me
Posted: May 28, 2026Safety in Peru
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@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
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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