Summary

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Peru’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

Political protests in Southern Peru and Lima continue. They have spread to other parts of the country. These protests are unpredictable and can escalate quickly and include violence. You should take particular care to avoid all areas of protests. If possible, you should remain in a safe place. You should also monitor local media, including social media channels.

Travellers arriving in Peru should be aware that travel to some parts of the country may not be possible. Protests may cause travel disruption, including with road blockades, suspension of train services (which(including can include trains to/from Machu Picchu) and airport closures in different parts of the country. The airportairports of Cusco, of Juliaca in Puno and the airport of Ayacucho have suspended their operations. Travellers should check with travel providers in advance. For information on Lima airport operations, please visit the Lima airport website.website. A three-day curfew from 8 pm to 4 am starting on 10 January in the Puno region has been announced by the government.

The Peruvian government has made a form available here to identify any visitors experiencing travel difficulties as a result of the protests. Please note this form is not managed by the British Embassy and we will not be able to contact British nationals registered in this list.

If you are in need of emergency assistance, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission

You should follow the local authorities’ advice and monitor local media closely. Avoid large gatherings and protests. See Safety and security .

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

The rainy season in Peru runs from November to April. It can rain and snow heavily in the Andes and other parts of the country. See Natural disasters

If you are in Peru or planning to travel, monitor local news closely and follow the authorities’ advice. For specific advice on conditions in the different regions of Peru, in English or Spanish, visit the i-Peru website (the official source of information for tourists in Peru) or call them on +511 574 8000800 (option 2 for English).

Drug trafficking is a serious crime and drug smugglers face long periods of imprisonment. See Local laws and customs

There may be a higher risk to your safety in areas where there is organised crime and terrorism linked to the production of drugs. See Local travel

There are risks involved in flying over the Nazca Lines. See Nazca Lines

There is a risk of robbery by bogus taxi drivers, especially to and from the airports and at bus terminals. See Crime

Driving standards are poor. Crashes resulting in death and injury occur frequently. See Road travel

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Peru. See Terrorism

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.