Safety is key to the success of your journey. Stay alert and do not take unnecessary risks in order to prevent unwanted situations. Always carry some form of official ID, like your passport, or at least a photocopy of your passport, when walking around in a city or town.
Common sense and the same precautions that apply back home apply when traveling.
In the cities:
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Be alert and take normal precautions to protect yourself from purse-snatchers and pickpockets. |
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Keep a photocopy of your documents on you. Keep the original documents and valuables in the safety deposit box of your hotel. |
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Be discreet with your valuables. Do not flash around large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry. Keep an eye, or even better, keep a hand on your luggage or camera. |
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Do NOT exchange money in the street. Use the banks or exchange bureaus. |
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It is a good idea to hire taxicabs that belong to a company or consortium (you have to call them by phone), or those that have their permits in order (in Lima these are yellow cabs and have a fixed sign that lights up on top of the car). |
Prohibitions:
It is strictly forbidden to take photographs of airports, military bases, areas near electric power towers and police stations. |
