Is Lima Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo 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!

Solo 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!

Solo travel

I spent a few days alone in Lima in January of this year. I really had a good time (I stayed in Miraflores) and didn't have any problems. I took a great walking tour, ate incredible food, and everyone was very kind. I recommend adhering to usual safety rules and not walking alone after dusk.

Solo travel

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

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Personally, I was not a fan of Lima. The traffic was a nightmare and I spent ages moving from one place to another (I used Uber). The old town had some amazing buildings and it was worth spending a day there. I stayed in Miraflores. I felt safe walking around there, but I was cautious in the evening.

Solo travel

Safety: I was alone at night in Miraflores, Barranco, and downtown. I didn't have any problems. Recommendations: This is a huge city with good and bad sides. Always have cash on you. Many smaller places don't accept cards. Learn a few basic words in Spanish. Taxi drivers will try to take advantage of you. The airport is not in a very nice area.

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You will most likely come to Lima, it's a nice stop for good cuisine and it's worth staying there for a day or two. I stayed in Barranco and I really liked this area. If you want to go to Cusco, give yourself enough time to acclimate.

Solo travel

Safety: Lima is completely safe. Recommendations: Kennedy Park is fun - vendors appear there in the evenings. Wonderful outdoor shopping center near the beach, with fantastic restaurants overlooking the ocean. There is a promenade near the Marriott and there is an ice cream shop with the best ice cream in the world.

Solo travel

I loved Lima, I stayed there for the first time for several weeks because it was May and the weather was fantastic. Sunny, blue skies, and warm. Lima is known for being very gray... there aren't many days with a blue sky. I chose the Barranco district as my base. A wonderful bohemian (although in some parts exclusive) place by the ocean, full of cafes, bars, theaters, restaurants, art galleries, live concerts, etc. It's easy to catch an express bus to the city, downtown and old parts of Lima. Next to Barranco is Miraflores, a place definitely more touristic and attracts many foreigners. It has a shopping center on the cliffs overlooking the ocean, many shops, and restaurants.

Solo travel

Safety: I always felt very safe in Lima, but I did not walk there after dark. Recommendations: Finish the free walk. If you don't have plans for the evening, you should try going to "Parque de las Aguas" to watch a water show - it is really impressive.

It is not safe at all for people in general, and less form women. But certain districts are more or less safe. Also public tranaportation is terrible so if it's your first time here, try to use it with a local.

Tourist areas can be quite busy and bad people could take advantage of that to take things out of your pockets, hands or purse. I will say that if you have to be precautious and aware of your surroundings while walking. Try not to use your phone on the streets and don’t drive with the windows down.