{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/peru/arequipa","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T10:31:12.284Z","place":{"city":"Arequipa","country":"Peru","countryCode":"PE","lat":-16.39899,"lon":-71.53747},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":78,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during the day in tourist zones, with confidence dropping at night or when using unverified transport; most feel secure when taking standard precautions like using registered taxis and avoiding flashy displays of wealth.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Arequipa is generally safe for visitors who take normal big-city precautions, especially in the historic center and surrounding districts.","summary":"Arequipa ranks among Peru's safer major cities with moderate overall safety; petty theft and opportunistic crime are the primary risks for tourists, while violent crime against visitors remains uncommon. The city benefits from a visible tourist police presence in the historic center and well-developed tourism infrastructure.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery risk to visitors is low but increases after dark in poorly lit or deserted streets away from the center; most incidents involve opportunistic snatch-and-grab rather than confrontation."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded areas such as Plaza de Armas, San Francisco market, and major viewpoints; thieves often work in teams using distraction tactics."},"safeAreas":["Historic Center","San Lázaro","Yanahuara","Vallecito"],"avoidAreas":["Sachaca (due to increased crime and robbery risks, especially at night)"],"scams":["Fake police officers demanding to inspect wallets/passports near Plaza de Armas","Unlicensed taxis (colectivos) forcing ATM withdrawals near bus terminals and Plaza de Armas"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center (Centro Histórico)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled by tourist police; generally safe day and night with normal precautions against petty theft."},{"name":"San Lázaro","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with strong safety reputation; ideal for walking and popular with tourists."},{"name":"Yanahuara","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone with excellent views; safe for tourists, especially during day and early evening."},{"name":"Vallecito","level":"safe","note":"Central residential district with good hotels and restaurants; safe but less walkable at night—use taxis after dark."},{"name":"Cerro Colorado","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and residential zone; higher reports of petty crime and taxi scams—avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Jacobo Hunter","level":"caution","note":"Northern district near bus terminals; increased risk of pickpocketing and unlicensed taxi scams, especially around terminals."},{"name":"Sachaca","level":"avoid","note":"Southern district with documented increases in crime and scams; avoid walking alone, especially at night, due to robbery risks."}]}}