Is Cusco Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Group travel

I went not only to Cusco, so those photos were took in Quillabamba and Maranura too, but I loved it! It was beautiful and so peacefull! People were really nice and food was really good! I felt safe there even when it was dark! I recommend it!

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

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...

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...

Solo travel

Did a solo excursion to the laguna humantay and it was tough but so worth it! Being is cuzco was amazing, safest place i’ve been to in Peru for sure! Lots police, but also so many other tourists. Even at night i felt safe :)

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.

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!

Solo travel

Solo travel to Cusco was the best decision I’ve made. The city is warm and welcoming i didn’t feel uncomfortable the time spent there. I will definitely go back someday. You can expect a diverse and unique food in Cusco and its budget friendly.

Solo travel

I had a very good time there and I felt safe. I spent two days there, acclimatizing to my hikes on the Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain. I went to the Plaza de Armas, saw the Cathedral in Cuzco and took a tour inside it. I also liked walking around the San Blas area. I also went to Saqsaywaman. It's amazing how the whole city can be seen from the top. It's a beautiful city. I was bothered by people selling souvenirs on the street, but I just ignored them.

Solo travel

I loved Cusco. I went to the San Pedro market, it was incredible, lots of cheap food stalls. I stayed at the Niños Fierro hotel, which was very friendly and had great service. I also got medicine for altitude sickness from my doctor, so I didn't have to worry about acclimatizing.

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.

It's an authentic touristic town. You can walk all alone by night and feel safe. Locals are helpful and mostly friendly. It is very easy to meet people from all over the world and aslo make friends with local people.

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...