18 Jul 2023
PeruIs trekking in Peru safe? How about for solo female travellers?
I have been travelling solo around Peru since 2013 and have never had a problem as a female traveller. That said, I speak Spanish and take the time to research places before I go so I don't wander around looking lost. I have found hostels around Peru to be safe, but I avoid clubs and the party hostels. The Policía de Turismo is a police force dedicated to serving tourists but they rarely have anybody on staff who speaks English so if you need help you’ll probably have to find your own translator. Call the Centro de Emergencía de la Mujer at 100 for any crimes against women.
Heather Jasper
Based in Cusco, Peru, Heather is an expert on travel to Peru and South America. Heather writes on tourism, trekking, and social issues in Peru for publications including BBC Travel, Fodor’s Travel, Matador Network, Thrifty Nomads, World Nomads, Frommer's, Flashpack, and more. Heather co-founded the Covid Relief Project with Henry Quintano Loaiza to assist vulnerable families in the Cusco region.
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