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Reviewed: 04 September 2009, 14:30 NZDT
Still current at:
25 May 2013
There is some risk to your security in Peru due to the threat from terrorism and violent crime and we advise caution.
There remains a threat of terrorism from the Shining Path group in remote coca growing areas in central Peru. As we advise against travel to and from Colombia across land borders, we also recommend particular caution in the border area with Colombia.
“Express” kidnappings, where individuals are held until they have been forced to withdraw money from a bank, have become more frequent. We advise New Zealanders travelling in Peru to be vigilant about personal security, especially in Lima and other major cities.
Protests and demonstrations are common in Peru, and have the potential to turn violent. We recommend you avoid such situations.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Peru should have comprehensive travel or medical insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling to or residing in Peru are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
See our regional advice for Central and South America
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Contact details are
Street Address: Av. Isidora Goyenechea, Piso 12, (Casilla 112), Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Telephone: +56 2 616 3000
Facsimile: +56 2 458 0940
Email: embajada@nzembassy.cl
Website: New Zealand Embassy Santiago [External link]
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1300, 1400-1700 hrs
Contact details are
Street Address Leonidas Yerovi 106, Oficina 42, San Isidoro, Lima, Peru
Telephone +51 1 627 7778
Email cblume@cbconsultperu.com
