Lima Warning or Danger Tips by CubsIn4

Unless you're very familiar with the city, DO NOT attempt to drive here! Drivers cut each other off all the time, nobody wears a seatbelt (some Peruvians don't even know how to use them!), one-way and stop signs are mere suggestions, and while people do generally adhere to stoplights, there are only a handful in this city of 8 million! If you aren't traveling with locals, rely on cabs to get anywhere you want. They're very cheap, and your driver will understand the frightening (and largely unwritten) driving rules! Be aware that some drivers might overcharge tourists because they know many of us are used to paying a lot more in our own countries. Keep this in mind and settle on the fare before you leave. Also, remember that the majority of Peruvians don't have much financially, so don't get all bent out of shape if you think you might be overcharged. You've got more money than your driver ever will.

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Lima is generally a safe city, but petty crime is common. Avoid carrying your passport, credit cards or large sums of cash if you can. Pickpockets are a real concern in the more common tourist areas, and you wouldn't want to lose anything valuable. Leave anything important behind when you go out.

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