Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution due to  crime, civil unrest, and the risk of kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due to  crime . The Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba, due to  crime  and threats of terrorism . Some areas within the ...
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Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC