US Updates Peru Advisory: Level 2, Some Areas Do Not Travel
The US State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for Peru due to crime, unrest, kidnapping, and terrorism. Some areas, including the Colombia-Peru border, VRAEM, and its boundary cities, are under Do Not Travel. US government employees face nighttime driving restrictions. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation.
Impact and considerations
Business travelers should note high security risks in certain areas of Peru; demonstrations may disrupt travel and business, and high-risk zones should be avoided.
Key points
- Peru is at Level 2 due to crime, unrest, etc.
- Areas like VRAEM are under Do Not Travel.
- Demonstrations are frequent and may close roads and affect airports.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 4 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 8 Sept 2026, 18:37
- Last updated
- 4 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 4 Sept 2026, 08:00