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Is good quality medical care available?
Medical care is generally quite good in private
health care facilities in urban areas, but less
so in the rural parts of the country. Urban
facilities usually have modern equipment and
someone on staff that speaks English. It is
highly recommended that you take out travel
insurance before you leave home. However,
hospitals and clinics often ask for cash payment
up front. Make sure that you keep all receipts
so that you can be reimbursed once you return
home. Also, make sure that your travel insurance
includes medical evacuation. If you plan on
doing any "dangerous sports" such as riding
motorcycles, scuba diving or even trekking, ask
if those activities are covered. They usually
aren't, but you can buy supplemental insurance
to cover you. For more detailed information
about health, vaccinations, insurance and
medical facilities in
Is it safe to travel in Peru?
Overall Peru is a safe country. Pickpockets and
crazy Lima traffic are typically the biggest
problems travelers will encounter. For a
detailed list of precautions |
