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Safety
Tips in Lima
Miraflores
is one of the safest areas of Lima, but there may be more
theft on the street than you are used to. The chance are that
you will NOT have any problems, but it does not hurt to take
some of the same precautions that the locals do:
•
Do
not walk alone after dark unless you are on busy streets
•
Leave
valuables in your hotel
•
Carry
color photocopies of your documents
•
Do
not carry more money than you need
•
Use
small bills
•
Trust
your instincts when meeting new people
•
When
riding in taxis, sit in the back seat and negotiate the
price before entering
•
Keep
your bag/purse on the floor when riding in taxis and busses
•
Do
not wear necklaces, bracelets, watches or anything that
can be snatched
•
Keep
a close eye on your belongings in crowded restaurants
and cafes
•
Always
have change on hand for the telephone
•
Men,
when going out to night-spots, should be aware that some
unscrupulous women are known to secretly add slipping
pills into their partners' drinks to facilitate a robbery.
These women are popularly known as "peperas".
