{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/peru/nazca","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T15:15:18.965Z","place":{"city":"Nazca","country":"Peru","countryCode":"PE","lat":-14.83098,"lon":-74.93895},"safety":{"score":67,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":68,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":64,"travellerSentiment":{"score":80,"label":"Cautiously optimistic","summary":"While most visitors pass through Nazca without incident, recent news of a fatal plane crash has understandably raised concerns about flight safety. Travelers are advised to be diligent in selecting tour operators.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":62,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":80,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":57,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":73,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Fri, 16 May 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/peru-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the 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The most significant safety concern for visitors is the risk associated with small aircraft tours over the Nazca Lines, particularly following a fatal crash in August 2026. Petty crime such as bag theft can occur at bus terminals.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"No specific reports of armed robbery targeting tourists in Nazca itself, but general caution advised due to Peru's moderate crime rates."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Risk of bag theft is present, particularly at bus terminals."},"safeAreas":["Nazca Town Center","Nazca Lines Viewing Tower","Northern outskirts toward Palpa","Downtown lodging zone"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Be wary of unsolicited offers for tours from street vendors or at bus stops, as their trustworthiness is not guaranteed.","Ensure any business you patronize provides a legal tax invoice (boleto or factura) to ensure they are legitimate and tax-paying."],"zones":[{"name":"Nazca Town Center (around Plaza de Armas)","level":"safe","note":"Compact tourist hub with police presence; petty theft possible but violent crime rare."},{"name":"Nazca Lines Viewing Tower (km 419 Panamericana Sur)","level":"safe","note":"Ground-level alternative to flights; well-visited, low crime risk, daytime only."},{"name":"Nazca Bus Terminal (Terminal Terrestre)","level":"caution","note":"Bag theft reported; keep valuables secure, especially on overnight buses."},{"name":"Nazca Airport (Maria Reiche Neuman Airport)","level":"caution","note":"Site of August 2026 fatal crash; flights resumed with tighter rules—verify operator licensing."},{"name":"Northern outskirts toward Palpa","level":"safe","note":"Sparse residential area; minimal crime, no specific risks for visitors."},{"name":"Southern desert routes to Cantalloc Aqueducts","level":"caution","note":"Isolated; breakdowns possible—carry water, avoid hiking alone after dark."},{"name":"East bank of Río Grande (near Cahuachi ruins)","level":"caution","note":"Archaeological site with limited patrols; visit with guide, avoid isolated exploration."},{"name":"Downtown lodging zone (Av. Bolognesi area)","level":"safe","note":"Concentration of hostels and hotels; generally secure, lock doors at night."}]}}