Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Crime Advisory (January 18, 2022) The Department of State’s threat rating for crime in Peru remains “Critical” – the highest rating on the threat rating scale.  While we enjoy Peru’s offerings and hospitality, unfortunately, there have been recent reports of violent crimes in Lima and other ... Read More»

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Updates to Government of Peru Quarantine and Movement Restrictions (January 18, 2022) On January 17, 2022, the Government of Peru announced the extension of emergency self-quarantine and movement restrictions due to COVID-19, effective through Sunday, January 30, 2022. The national level health emergency has been extended for an ... Read More»

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru Location: Peru (countrywide) Event: Peru – Level 3: Reconsider Travel CTH Reconsider travel to Peru due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in Peru due to crime and terrorism.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a ... Read More»

COVID-19 Information Last updated: January 7, 2022 ***  Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel.  Alternatively, if you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation ... Read More»