South America
Solo travel in Peru
3/5English level
Solo travel in Peru
Machu Picchu, Andes treks, the Amazon and South America's best food. The well-worn Gringo Trail makes solo travel easy; altitude, petty theft and long bus rides are the trade-offs. The easiest place to start is Cusco.
Best places in Peru for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Lima | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Machu Picchu | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Arequipa | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Sacred Valley | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Máncora | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Huaraz | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Huacachina | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Puno | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Paracas | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Iquitos | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Puerto Maldonado | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Nazca | 2/5 | Limited | Polite but reserved |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones
- iPerú tourist information (PromPerú)
- PeruRail
- Speedtest Global Index: Peru
- World Bank open data
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