"A few good advice when going around ..." Top 5 Page for this destination Lima Warnings Or Dangers Tip by El_Sueco

When going by car, peruvians always have the side windows open. This makes it easy for thieves ...
1. Place your hand bags on the floor, do not have them on your knees.
2. Take off your watch, and place it in a trouser pocket.
3. Take off finger-rings, ear-rings, nose-rings or whatever you normally use.
4. Trouser pockets are more secure than jacket pockets.
5. If you must pass a zone that is considered riscy, close the windows, lock the doors from inside and follow advice 1-4. But remember that a car is no protection, a thief can easily smash the window and grab your things before you will be able to react by mere chock.
6. Be aware of the risks from "ambulantes" (merchants in the street) and other persons that will pass between the cars when it is red light. Most people of course are just trying to sell small things to earn their money and make no offence, but anyway, watch out!
7. When walking on the streets, grab your hand-bag firmly and have it in your front, not on your back. Always look around and keep control of your posessions and the persons in your group.
I don´t know which advice i shall give you about your money, if you shall put "all eggs in the same basket" or not. Though it is a good advice, always have some small money easy available (and you shall know exactly where and what you have), then you can buy small things and make minor arrangement without taking out your big purse. (Taking out the purse, you shall only do when and where you have control of the persons around, not anywhere in the street).
Ask the peruvians (hotel staff and such)where and when you can go.
Also look for the Tourist police in the centre of Lima, they will gladly assist you. Local municipal police will also try to help you if you ask them to.
So take care. Common sense will help you!