The United States Department has a message for anyone who takes into account traveling to Peru: exercise increases caution.
Peru welcomes Machu Picchu’s famous archaeological marvel, as well as other popular destinations such as The Inca Trail and The Sacred Valley.
But crime, civilian malaise and even abduction are all dangers in Peru’s country, especially in certain portions, according to one Updated travel advice Friday.
“Crime is common in Peru,” says the warning. “Small robbery, carjackings, inconvenience, aggressions and other violent crimes often occur even at the time of the day and with many witnesses around.”
The warning said that the abduction is “rare” but that the risk of crime increases at night.
“Criminal groups sometimes make up blockages to steal people in outside Lima,” continues travel advice.
Travel advice told travelers not to travel to the Colombia-Peres border area in the Loreto region, the Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro Rivers Valley and some areas in the Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica and Junín regions. Crime and terrorism are possible in these areas, it continued advice.
Drug traffic and poor infrastructure in the previous regions make it difficult to operate the Peruvian law.
The advice emphasized that, while the portions of the Cusco region are especially dangerous, the city of Cusco and the popular tourist places, including Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, are not in the affected area.
The advice emphasized travelers to prevent the use of Ayahuasca and Kambo drugs, due to people who have suffered serious illnesses and in some cases death.
The warning also warned that public demonstrations could take place for political and economic reasons and can close local roads, trains and even important roads.
Advice stated that travelers should consider the following if they decide to travel to Peru:
- Keep –You aware of your environment.
- Visit the State Department’s website forTravel to high -risk areas.
- Check out local media to get news. Be ready to adjust your plans.
- Avoid large demonstrations and crowds.
- Develop a communication plan with your family or your employer or host organization (if you travel for business) so that they can supervise your safety and location as you travel around high -risk areas. Specify how you confirm that you are safe (text, calls, etc.), how often you will first contact sharing the information.
- Sign up -vos alIntelligent passenger enrollment program((Step) Receive messages and alerts from the United States Embassy and facilitate location in the event of an emergency.
- Review theCountry security report For Peru.
- Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review theTraveler check list.
- Visit the CDC page for the Latest travel health informationRelated to your trips and return to the United States.
- Buy insurance before traveling. Check with your Travel insurance providerRegarding evacuation assistance, health insurance and travel cancellation.