Safety info for Peru:
General: Felt safe with common sense.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Peru
Started by PhillyFred · 5 Mar 2026 · 1437 views
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $70/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $70/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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7 Mar 2026 at 22:25
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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9 Mar 2026 at 16:53
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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10 Mar 2026 at 10:19
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 04:21
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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13 Mar 2026 at 05:10
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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15 Mar 2026 at 02:57
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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17 Mar 2026 at 00:02
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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17 Mar 2026 at 22:02
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:52
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:53
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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21 Mar 2026 at 17:01
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:31
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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23 Mar 2026 at 17:19
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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