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Safety
Mostly safe Safety summary
Peru — Machu Picchu, Lima, Sacred Valley.
Best time to visit
May–Sep
Visa & entry
180 days visa-free for many passports.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from Peru.
LATAM Peru
LA
Sky Airline
H2
JetSmart
JA
American Airlines
AA
Travel tips
- Use Uber/Didi/Cabify in big cities
- Drink bottled or filtered water
- Carry small change; cash still rules in markets
Common scams & risks
- ATM skimming — use bank-lobby ATMs only
- Express kidnappings: don't flag street taxis at night
- Distraction theft on city buses
- Cusco "guide" leading to a friend's shop
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