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Peru travel advice

Street demonstrations and protests are commonplace in Peru, frequently occurring suddenly and sometimes turning violent. You should avoid any area in which large crowds are gathering. Drug trafficking is a serious crime in Peru and drug smugglers face long terms of imprisonment. There is a risk of 'express kidnappings'. You should exercise general caution when travelling around Peru. Driving standards in Peru (particularly in Lima) are poor and crashes resulting in death and injury occur frequently. There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of the Republic of Peru in the USA

1700 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Telephone: (202) 833 9860. Website: http://www.peruvianembassy.us Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Embassy of Peru in the UK

52 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SP, UK

Telephone: (020) 7235 1917 or 2545. Website: http://www.peruembassy-uk.com Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1330 and 1430-1700.
PromPerú (Commission for the Promotion of Peru)

Calle 1 Oeste No 50, Piso 13, Edificio Mincetur, Lima, Peru

Telephone: (01) 616 7300. Website: http://www.peru.travel
British Embassy in Peru

Torre Parque Mar, Piso 22, Avenida Jose Larco 1301, Lima, Peru

Telephone: (01) 617 3000. Website: http://ukinperu.fco.gov.uk Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0800-1300 and 1400-1700; Fri 0800-1300.

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