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Lima Safety Tips
Traveling in Lima requires a bit of caution, and Lima safety tips will help you have a safe trip to Lima.
Like in any big city, travelers in Lima are at risk of being victims of petty crimes. Lima unfortunately has a lot of these, and also an elevated incidence of more serious crimes.
That doesn’t mean that you should avoid traveling to Lima. It is relatively safe to visit Lima, but you should heed some Lima safety tips that will help you have a safer visit to Lima.
Lima Safety Tips
First, don’t wear (or even bring) any expensive or expensive-looking jewelry, sun glasses, handbags, accessories, or watches in Lima. Doing so will make you a target for theft.
Leave your phone and other high-end electronics in your hotel room safe unless you absolutely need them. Make sure to keep cameras and other gadgets out of sight as much as possible if you carry them with you in Lima.
Leave your passport, tickets, and any other travel documents in a safe in your hotel room. Never leave the hotel with them in your pocket, bag, or purse, and don’t leave them or any other valuables lying out in your room in your hotel in Lima.
Before you travel to Lima, buy a money belt and wear it on the inside of your clothes while you walk around Lima. Only bring as much cash as you need to spend that day, and only one credit card.
Buy a fake wallet and put a few coins in it. If you get mugged or robbed in Lima, hand over the fake wallet instead of your money belt. That said, if you are pressed for more, don’t resist. Your safety is more important than your money belt.
Don’t hail taxis on the street in Lima. Have your hotel call a taxi for you or use a hotel car. It’s more expensive, but it’s far less risky than taking a street taxi in Lima.
Don’t walk around on the streets in Lima at night. Even during the day it is best to avoid walking in empty areas or small, deserted side streets.