Is Lima Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety rating
Based on 13 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation: Moderate
Street harassment: Moderate
Petty crimes:Moderate
Tap water:Unsafe
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Overall rating
based on 13 experiences
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Solo travel experience
I spent a few days solo in Lima in January this year. I really enjoyed my time (stayed in Miraflores) and had no issues. Did a great walking tour, had some amazing food, and everyone was very friendly. I recommend sticking to the usual safety tips and not walking alone after dark.
Posted: November 5, 2023
Jov (40)
Ecuador
Solo travel experience
Worked remote from Lima for 2 months and loved it. Friendly culture, lots to do, affordable, easy to get around. Felt safe as a female solo traveller The food is incredible! It’s easy to eat and live healthily in Peru. Lots of activities
Posted: May 15, 2023Experienced: January, 2020Solo travel experience
Personally, I was not a fan of Lima. The traffic was terrible and I spent ages getting from one place to another (used Uber). The historic centre had some amazing buildings and it was worth spending a day there. I stayed in Miraflores. I felt safe walking around there but was careful at night.
Posted: April 11, 2023Solo travel experience
Safety: I was alone at night in Miraflores, Barranco and the city center. I didn't have any problems. Recommendations: It's a huge city with good and bad parts. Carry cash. A lot of smaller places don't take cards. Learn some basic Spanish. The taxi drivers will try to overcharge you. The airport is not in a very nice area.
Posted: October 29, 2022Solo travel experience
You are most likely to fly into Lima, it is a nice stop for the good food and worth a day or two. I stayed in Barranco and liked the area. If you wish to head to Cusco give yourself enough time to acclimatise.
Posted: October 28, 2022Solo travel experience
Safety: Lima is totally safe. Recommendations: Kennedy Park is fun-they have vendors in the evening. Great outside mall near the beach with fantastic restaurants with ocean views. There’s a pedestrian mall near the Marriott and there’s an ice cream place with the best ice cream ever.
Posted: October 25, 2022Solo travel experience
Loved Lima, first time stayed for a couple of weeks, as it was May and the weather was fabulous. Sunny, blue skies and warm. Lima is known to be very grey… not a lot of days with blue skies. Made the neighbourhood of Barranco my base. Great bohemian (but upscale in parts) spot by the ocean, lots of cafes, bars, theatres, restaurants, art galleries, live music etc. It’s easy to catch the express bus into town, the Center and old town of Lima. Next to Barranco is Miraflores, a lot more touristy vibe and gets a lot of foreigners. Has a mall on the cliffs overlooking the ocean, lots of shops and restaurants.
Posted: October 25, 2022Solo travel experience
Safety: I always felt super safe in Lima but didn’t do any walking at night. Recommendations: Take a free walking tour. If you don’t have plans at night you should try to go to “Parque de las Aguas” to the water show, it’s pretty impressive.
Posted: October 24, 2022Solo travel experience
Peru’s main international airport is Lima and most probably you will arrive to Peru through this airport so stay a couple of nights in Lima to visit the Colonial downtown (Centro de Lima), the Gold museum and the bohemian Barranco district. Also the culinary offering in Lima is amazing so it’s worth to take time to enjoy it.
Posted: October 23, 2022Solo travel experience
Absolutely loved Lima! My favourite neighbourhood was definitely Barranco. I felt very safe, there were lots of restaurants, shops, a grocery store, walking trails and was very close to the beach.
Posted: October 23, 2022Local experiences
I am from Lima and I can say the city is is ugly. Miraflores is safe because there are many business, police officers and tourists. Still you need to watch out of your surroundings because thiefs from other districts go down Miraflores and other fine districts to steal things as they know rich people live there and tourists are around (just be cautious as in any big city like Barcelona or Paris as crime could be high there too). I'd recommend to know prices beforehand because when they find out you are a foreigner, prices get increased like in taxis or some markets.
Posted: October 6, 2022Meet locals in Lima
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I’m a solo travel who wants to meet someone for traveling and share experience! I like dancing and eating different kind of foods.
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Hey, I'm Laura from Peru, Latinoamérica. I'm Power BI online instructor in Superprof. Also I'm a Christian. I want to make friends and travel the world in a budget!
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Hello, My name is Kelly and I'm interested in art, camping, cinema, events & social, food & cuisine, live music, photography, running, animals, technology and trekking
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Hello, Im Romina from Perú. Looking to hang out and meet friends here in my city Lima or for my trip to Europe 🤗. I love learning new things, movies, music, art and down to try/ go to new places.
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I’m Emily. I’m currently living in Lima, Peru, I’m 27 and what I like the most is to meet new people, cultures and travels. I consider myself as a enthusiastic person, friendly and extrovert people. I like dancing, cycling and going out!
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Hi!, I'm Edith and I'm interested in backpacking, business, cinema, dancing, events & social, fashion, food & cuisine, science, solo travel, swimming, nightlife, languages, live music, hiking, culture, boozing, sightseeing and technology
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Melissa
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I enjoy being somewhere surrounded by nature and just observing. I like music, traveling, watching movies and documentaries, sewing and embroidering 🪡🧵. I teach handmade jewelry classes. I also like animals 🐶🐱. Maybe I can't give you lodging but I can have an interesting, entertaining conversation and why not a dinner (I'm not a vegetarian) but I really enjoy eating vegetables, fruits, legumes, etc. ✌🏻☺️.
Angela
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Hi, I'm Angela. I am a university student who likes to travel. What inspires me is to learn more and more, I feel that from every experience you have, you always take something with you. Traveling for me means living, you live every moment of your trip, you see things and places that you have never seen before.
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hey! i’m going to do an intership in greece on may 1st and in july i’ll discover the south of france for summer season. i have a vvt visa so i’ll live in france for a whole year 🙌🏼 hope to be able to travel and go to new places and meet cool people :)
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María
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I’m Angela, I love to travel and meet people around the world and also share a cup of coffee, meal or maybe why not a party
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Laura
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4 days
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Hey, I'm Laura from Peru, Latinoamérica. I'm Power BI online instructor in Superprof. Also I'm a Christian. I want to make friends and travel the world in a budget!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇵🇪 Peru
Angela
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You can stay for:
3 days
About me
Hi, I'm Angela. I am a university student who likes to travel. What inspires me is to learn more and more, I feel that from every experience you have, you always take something with you. Traveling for me means living, you live every moment of your trip, you see things and places that you have never seen before.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇪 Peru
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TravelWhere should I stay and what should I do in Lima, Peru for two days before a cruise?
I'm planning two days alone in Lima, Peru before a cruise. Any suggestions for where to stay and what to do when I'm there? I'd like to stay close to the port to make it easy to get to the ship.
Posted: October 26, 2022Safety in Peru
