Is Peru safe in 2026?
Peru scores 83.6/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from natural disasters, crime, political instability. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 82.2/100).
83.6 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Peru's score changed by −0.7 over the last 30 days (84.2 → 83.6) — within normal day-to-day noise. No single event moved the index.
Threat breakdown
| Category | Pressure | Score / cap |
|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters | 2.0 / 5 | |
| Crime | 5.8 / 15 | |
| Political instability | 4.3 / 15 | |
| Economy | 1.9 / 8 | |
| Military conflict | 1.9 / 30 | |
| Ecology | 0.1 / 1 | |
| Internet freedom | 0.4 / 7 | |
| Public health | 0.2 / 3 | |
| Sanctions | 0.0 / 4 | |
| Nuclear risk | 0.0 / 12 |
Higher category scores mean more threat pressure; each category is capped by its weight in the 0–100 index. How scores are computed.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Peru at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Our live index reads 83.6/100. That advisory was last revised May 16, 2025, 473 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised May 16, 2025. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Extreme rain linked to El Niño in Peru closes access to Machu Picchu
- Earthquake today in Peru | Magnitude 7.0 earthquake reported this Thursday afternoon, August 20: epicenter and depth
- Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru
- Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve
- Peruvian singer Naldy Saldaña, recognized artist, accuses music director of sexual abuse: 'I felt very vulnerable'
- ‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 82.2/100 (generated )
The aftermath of a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake and ongoing extreme weather events threaten public safety.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Peru |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 83.6 | — | |
| Ecuador | 78.8 | −4.7 | |
| Bolivia | 86.5 | +3.0 | |
| Colombia | 69.6 | −14.0 | |
| Venezuela | 54.9 | −28.7 | |
| Panama | 88.4 | +4.8 |