Capital city, Peru
Can you drink tap water in Lima?
Can you drink the tap water in Lima?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Most hostels offer refills; be careful with ice and raw salads in cheap spots.
Key facts
- In Lima: Drink bottled or filtered water. Most hostels offer refills; be careful with ice and raw salads in cheap spots.
- Across Peru: Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere; many hostels have refill stations. Be careful with ice and raw salads in cheap places.
- Safely managed drinking water: 49% of people in Peru (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Peru
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Lima | No, drink bottled |
| Cusco | No, drink bottled |
| Machu Picchu | No, drink bottled |
| Arequipa | No, drink bottled |
| Sacred Valley | No, drink bottled |
| Huacachina | No, drink bottled |
| Máncora | No, drink bottled |
| Huaraz | No, drink bottled |
| Puno | No, drink bottled |
| Paracas | No, drink bottled |
| Iquitos | No, drink bottled |
| Nazca | No, drink bottled |
| Puerto Maldonado | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Lima?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Most hostels offer refills; be careful with ice and raw salads in cheap spots.
Can you drink tap water in Peru?
Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere; many hostels have refill stations. Be careful with ice and raw salads in cheap places.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Lima Airport Partners
- Autoridad de Transporte Urbano (ATU)
- PROMPERÚ (Peru Travel)
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