{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/peru/paracas","updatedAt":"2026-09-18T15:38:52.439Z","place":{"city":"Paracas","country":"Peru","countryCode":"PE","lat":-13.86667,"lon":-76.26667},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in Paracas, particularly in the El Chaco area, due to its tourism-driven economy and visible local presence, though some note discomfort with transport hassles and environmental exposure.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitor sentiment is mostly positive due to the town's tourism-focused economy and walkable waterfront, though environmental risks (sun, wind, rough seas) and transport logistics require vigilance.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery risk to visitors is low; incidents are rare and typically not targeted at tourists in Paracas proper."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur opportunistically in crowded spots like El Chaco malecón, docks, and bus drop-off points, especially when items are left unattended."},"safeAreas":["El Chaco (waterfront/tourist zone)","Residential areas inland from El Chaco"],"avoidAreas":["Isolated beaches south of El Chaco (e.g., La Mina, Raspón) - unpatrolled, theft risk, hazardous swimming"],"scams":["Taxi price inflation after agreement","Unlicensed tour operators offering low-quality or unsafe boat trips"],"zones":[{"name":"El Chaco (waterfront/tourist zone)","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist area with hotels, restaurants, and boat operators; well-trafficked during daylight, low violent crime."},{"name":"Paracas National Reserve entrance/visitor center","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe with guides, but environmental risks (wind, sun, dehydration) and rough seas on boat tours require vigilance."},{"name":"Ballestas Islands boat departure points","level":"caution","note":"Licensed operators are safe; unlicensed boats or rough conditions increase risk—always verify operator and sea state."},{"name":"Panamericana Sur highway approaches to Paracas","level":"caution","note":"Road safety risk: U.S. govt employees prohibited from night driving; daytime travel is fine, but avoid walking along highway at night."},{"name":"Residential areas inland from El Chaco","level":"safe","note":"Quiet local neighborhoods with beach houses and resorts; minimal crime due to tourism-focused economy and low population density."},{"name":"Isolated beaches south of El Chaco (e.g., La Mina, Raspón)","level":"avoid","note":"Unpatrolled, no facilities, and risk of theft or isolation; strong winds and currents make swimming hazardous without supervision."},{"name":"Paracas town center (non-tourist blocks)","level":"caution","note":"Limited lighting and fewer people after dark; opportunistic petty theft possible if valuables are left unattended."}]}}