Is Lima safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Lima for solo female travelers?
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based on 16 experiences from female travelers
Luisa
Colombia
Solo travel
It was my first time in Lima, and I can say I totally recommend it. On my first day in Lima I went to Plaza las Armas there was a lot of shops to buy anything you need on an affordable price, the main square is very cozy and chill you can walk around easily it connects to another smaller square around 3 or 4 blocks away. The coast of the city is absolutely beautiful and well maintained, there's a lot of parks with different tematics, I was mostly exploring Miraflores which is one of the most popular neighborhoods in there, I felt safe all the time, I walked around the beach and saw people...
Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Solo travel
Lima, Perú is a wonderful place! I stayed around 4 days and then travelled to Cusco. I enjoyed delicious food; one of them that is typical is Ceviche, a dish marinated in citrus and seasonings, along with ingredients like onions, chiles, and herbs. One of the funniest activities I did was to go to the Huacachina desert, where I travelled around the desert on buggies and did sandboarding. I highly recommend it!
Posted: May 7, 2024Solo travel
I really fell in love with Lima, which I didn't expect, because I heared a lot of mixed stories from other travellers. You need to know which areas are safe, but especially in Barranco and Miraflores I felt super safe! A lot of cute restaurants and cafés, I'll definitely come back to stay here longer!
Posted: February 8, 2024Experienced: February, 2024How safe is Lima for women?
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Based on 27 local experiences
Rosse
Go to and stay at the most touristic places and avoid using your cellphone too much bc bad people on their motorcycles could steal you. Share your location with your friends and do not be afraid, enjoy the city !
Posted: February 25, 2026Lima is a very diverse city; you can find everything, all kinds of cultures from all regions, and it's a very touristy city. It's moderately safe. Like any Latin American country, there are risks. The risks are greater when you're carrying valuables on the street. And even more so if you're alone. It's best to take precautions when walking the streets of Lima. But the safest areas are Miraflores, Barranco, San Borja, San Isidro.
Posted: February 19, 2026It's safe. Obviously, you have to be careful with your belongings on the street, like your phone, and at night, be careful in small streets and use secure taxis. There are areas that tourists should not take risks.
Posted: January 18, 2026Safety map
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@Virguit
Lima
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7 days
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Fatima
Lima
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3 days
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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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