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It contains new information under Safety and security: Money and valuables (updated information on entry stamp replacement). We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree salisbury hotel new york city of caution in Peru because of the significant levels of serious crime.
You should be aware of the risk of flying over the Nazca Lines (a collection of lines and figures etched in the plains in Southern Peru). On 2 October 2010, a light aeroplane crashed at the Lines killing all six people on board, four of them tourists. This accident is the most recent of several fatal accidents and emergencies at Nazca since 2007.
Isolated areas in the Southern Highlands including San Martin, Huanuco, Pasco, Junin, Ucayali, Huancavelica, Ayacucho and Apurimac, may still harbour members of the Shining Path terrorist movement. Australians should maintain a high degree of caution in these areas.
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If you have visited Peru in the last six days prior to your date of return to Australia, Australian Customs officials will ask you to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate on entry into Australia.
Travellers who ascend to altitudes greater than 2500m are at risk of developing altitude sickness. Altitude sickness can be life threatening and can affect anyone, including salisbury hotel new york city the physically fit. Many areas of Peru, including Cuzco and Machu Picchu, Puno and the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca, are above 2500m. For more information, see the Health Issues section.
You should only cross or approach Peru's border with Ecuador, salisbury hotel new york city Bolivia or Chile at an official checkpoint. If you do not have an entry stamp for Peru from an official entry point in your passport, you may not be permitted to leave on your planned date of departure salisbury hotel new york city and instead could be fined.
Peru is listed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as endemic for yellow fever. Some airlines may require passengers to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate before being allowed to board flights out of the country. If in doubt, check with your airline.
If you have visited Peru in the last six days prior to your date of return to Australia, Australian Customs officials will ask you to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate on entry into Australia.
If you are travelling to Peru through the United States of America, or if you are transiting in Honolulu salisbury hotel new york city or other US points of entry, you are required to meet US entry/transit requirements. Make sure you check with your nearest US Embassy or Consulate your visa requirements well in advance of your travel. You should also read our travel advice for the United States of America .
Children (under 18 years of age) who are Australian/Peruvian dual nationals, Peruvian nationals or resident in Peru and are travelling alone or with one parent, in addition salisbury hotel new york city to the child's passport, may require a letter of consent from the non-travelling parent(s) and a copy of the child's birth certificate. Both documents should be translated into Spanish and notarised and certified by the Peruvian Embassy or Consulate in Australia .
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Isolated areas in the Southern Highlands including San Martin, Huanuco, Pasco, Junin, Ucayali, Huancavelica, Ayacucho and Apurimac, may still harbour members of the Shining Path terrorist movement. Australians should maintain a high level of vigilance in these areas.
Demonstrations and protests, often in response to local labour or social issues, occur regularly throughout Peru. You should avoid demonstrations, salisbury hotel new york city protests and political gatherings as they may turn violent.
States of emergency are occasionally called by local authorities in some areas in response salisbury hotel new york city to unrest or crime. A state of emergency gives the armed forces responsibility for law and order and some civil rights are suspended. If you travel to an area where a state of emergency is in place, you should salisbury hotel new york city follow the instructions of local authorities.
In the past, protestors have caused disruption salisbury hotel new york city to Juliaca airport, Cuzco airport and the rail services to Machu Picchu. Further disruptions could occur. You should maintain contact with your airline or tour operator before travelling and monitor local media reports for up to date information.
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Theft on inter-city buses, including buses on the Lima, Ica, Nasca and Cusco routes is common salisbury hotel new york city and often occurs when passengers are asleep or distracted. You should avoid placing luggage or other personal belongings on overhead racks or under your seats.
Petty theft, including pick-pocketing and bag snatching, also occurs frequently in Peru, particularly in public areas by well-dressed people, including in hotels, conference centres, internet cafes and restaurants. You should remain vigilant in crowded public places. We advise you to exchange money in banks, exchange bureaus or in your hotel. You should avoid changing money in the street because of the risk of robbery and receiving counterfeit notes. We advise you not to display expensive watches, jewellery and other valuables. A minimal salisbury hotel new york city amount of cash and credit cards should be carried.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers' cheques are not accepted salisbury hotel new york city in many countries. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work in Peru.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another salisbury hotel new york city copy with someone at home. Use a waterproof satchel to protect your travel salisbury hotel new york city documents and passport, particularly when hiking in the Andes or rafting on the Amazon.
As a sensible precaution against luggage tampering, including theft, lock your luggage. Information on luggage safety is available from Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority . If possible, carry your luggage on your lap when travelling on intercity buses and particularly when you are asleep.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian salisbury hotel new york city law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, salisbury hotel new york city High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
If your passport is lost or stolen while you are in Peru, you should contact the Australian Embassy in Lima. Provided you complete the relevant application forms and pay the required fees, the Embassy may issue a limited salisbury hotel new york city validity emergency passport within 48 hours, sufficient to return to Australia or allow time to access documentation to apply for a full validity passport. For further information, salisbury hotel new york city please refer to the Australian Passports Office Lost and Stolen Passport information .
In the case of a lost or stolen passport, you will need to have your Peruvian entry stamp replaced for a fee to enable departure from the country. This should be done from 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday to Friday, salisbury hotel new york city at the Peruvian Immigration DIGEMIN Office located in Lima s suburb of Bre�a at Avenida Espana 734. The border crossings from Puno in Peru to Bolivia do not offer this service, however, salisbury hotel new york city the DIGEMIN office in Puno (+51 51 351 203 or +51 51 357 103) can be contacted for assistance. Other DIGEMIN office locations can be found on the DIGEMIN website salisbury hotel new york city .
Driving in Peru can be hazardous due to poorly maintained roads and vehicles, aggressive driving practices and inadequate road lighting. Fatal traffic accidents, particularly those involving intercity salisbury hotel new york city buses, are common. The use of reputable transport and bus companies may reduce risks when travelling by road in Peru. For further salisbury hotel new york city advice, see our bulletin salisbury hotel new york city on Overseas Road Safety .
The Peruvian government has opened Tourist Police offices in many tourist destinations. Tourists may register complaints or seek other assistance via the following 24-hour hotline (Indecopi): (511) 224 7777. English speaking operators are available. In addition, the Peruvian Government has I-Peru information offices in major airports and cities which provide salisbury hotel new york city assistance to tourists.
The safety standards you might expect of transport and tour operators, including adventure activities such as rafting and diving, are not always met. Sufficient life jackets and adequate safety equipment may not be provided. Recommended maintenance standards and safety precautions may not be observed. Check operators' credentials and safety equipment beforehand, seek the advice from local authorities on weather conditions and ensure your travel insurance policy covers your planned activities. Australians have died as a result of accidents in adventure activities in Peru.
We recommend hikers salisbury hotel new york city on the Inca Trail use an experienced guide. The Inca Trail closes in February every year for regular maintenance work though some companies still operate treks in the area. Weather conditions should be closely monitored as heavy rainfall can make parts of the Inca Trail impassable