Travel warning: US officials do not warn in parts of the popular South American target

The US State Department has a message for everyone who is considering traveling to Peru: exercise increased caution.

Peru houses the famous archaeological miracle of Machu Picchu as well as other popular destinations such as the Inca Trail and the Sacred Valley.

But crime, unrest and even kidnappings in Peru, especially in certain parts, drove on Friday, according to updated travel advice.

“Crime is common in Peru,” says the warning. “Small theft, carjackings, Muggings, attacks and other violent crimes often also happen in daylight and with many witnesses.”

The announcement states that the kidnapping is “rare”, but that it occurs and that the risk of crime increases at night.

“Sometimes criminal groups hire roadblocks to rob people in areas outside of Lima,” continues the travel consultant.

The travel consultant asked the travelers not to travel to the border area of ​​Colombia-Peru in the Loreto region, the valley of the rivers Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro and some areas in the Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica and Junín regions. Crime and terrorism are possible in these areas, the advice has continued.

Drug trade and the poor infrastructure in the regions mentioned above make Peruvian law enforcement difficult.

The consultant emphasized that parts of the Cusco region are particularly dangerous, the city of Cusco and the popular tourist resorts near Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are not in the affected area.

The Council emphasized the travelers so as not to use the drugs Ayahuasca and Kambo, since people suffered serious illnesses and in some cases to death.

The message also warned that public demonstrations can take place for political and economic reasons and that local roads, trains and even large highways can close.

The advice states that travelers should keep an eye on if they decide to travel to Peru:

• Stay aware of your surroundings.
• Visit the website of the Foreign Ministry for Travel to High Risk.
• Check the local media to break messages. Be ready to adapt your plans.
• Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
• Develop a communication plan with the family or your employer or your host organization (if you travel in business) so that you can monitor your security and location if you travel through high-risk areas. Enter how you confirm that you are safe (text, calls, etc.), how often and who you contact first to share the information.
• Register for the Smart Traveler registration program (step) to receive messages and notifications from the US message and easier to find them in an emergency.
• Check the country safety report for Peru.
• Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Check the traveler checklist.
• Visit the CDC page to get the latest information on travel health for your trip and return to the USA.
• Buy insurance before traveling. Inquire with your travel insurer about evacuation aid, health insurance and cancellation protection.