Threat Alert
Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
Security AdvisoryElevatedActive
Peru
August 2, 2026
Confidence
Verified
Source Reliability
Official
Source
U.S. State Department Travel Advisories
Affected Countries
Peru
Source organization: U.S. State Department Travel Advisories.
Recommended Actions
- review with minor edits.
- Exercise increased caution due to  crime, civil unrest, and the risk of kidnapping.
- Do not travel to: The Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due to  crime .
- Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
- Review the  Country Security Report  for Peru.
- Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .
- Do Not Travel Do not travel to these areas for any reason.