Trujillo Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (51/100)
Is Trujillo safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Trujillo scores 51/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Peru Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 4 Sep 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 9 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 30)
Crime (score 60)
October 14, 2026
Trujillo, Peru has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 51 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 30/100; last updated October 14, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Peru travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Trujillo currently sits at 51/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Trujillo is crime (60/100), and the lowest is political instability (30/100). This page was last updated on October 14, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (67/100) and crime and scams (43/100).
A score of 51 is higher than the scores of 69% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Trujillo, Peru has an elevated baseline risk score of 51 out of 100 as of October 15, 2026. Travelers should be aware of a Level 2 US State Department advisory, a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC, and an active green forest fire notification in the country.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:02 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 60/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
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Day vs Night Safety in Trujillo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Exercise heightened caution even during daylight hours. Stick to primary thoroughfares, travel in groups where possible, and avoid navigating quiet residential side-streets alone.
Nighttime movement carries significant risk. Strictly avoid solo walking after dark; rely exclusively on hotel-arranged transportation or registered radiotaxis, and confirm destination security before leaving your accommodation.
Safety by Traveler Type in Trujillo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Trujillo, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Trujillo for families with children (Health 35/100 · Natural disaster 45/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 50/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | October 14, 2026 |
Live conditions in Trujillo
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Peru GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-11
On 06/10/2026, a forest fire started in Peru, until 16/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 09:02:20 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Trujillo happened in December (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
1 major seismic event recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.2 on 28 Dec 2025 (97 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Peru travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Peru entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Trujillo
The most weather-stable two-month window for Trujillo is October–November, when typical daily temperatures run from about 17°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 5 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; March is the wettest typical month at about 67 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 11, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Trujillo
Trujillo has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 10 pharmacies and 4 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Clínica Internacional
- Hospital: Clínica San Francisco
- Hospital: Clinica San Luis
- Hospital: Hospital Belén de Trujillo
- Hospital: Hospital Distrital El Esfuerzo de Florencia de Mora
- Hospital: Hospital I Albrecht
- Hospital: Hospital La Noria
- Hospital: Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo
- Hospital: Hospital Víctor Lazarte Echegaray
- Hospital: Instituto Regional de Enfermedades Neoplásticas
- Police: Comiraría PNP Ayacucho
- Police: Comisaría de la Mujer
- Police: Comisarìa de la OR
- Police: Comisaría Florencia de Mora
- Police: Comisaría La Noria
- Police: Complejo de Investigacion Criminal Capitan PNP Alcides Vigo Hurtado
- Police: El Alambre
- Police: Escuadrón Verde Trujillo
- Police: III Macro Región Policial La Libertad
- Police: Villa Policial
- Pharmacy: Botica 24 Horas
- Pharmacy: Botica Benefactora
- Pharmacy: Boticas Felicidad
- Pharmacy: Boticas San Pedro
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Continental
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Isis
- Pharmacy: Farmacia La Libertad
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Olenka
- Pharmacy: Inkafarma
- Pharmacy: Mifarma
- Fire station: Compañía de Bomberos Comandante Glicerio García - El Porvenir Nº 215
- Fire station: Compañía de Bomberos Salvadora Trujillo Nº 26
- Fire station: Compañía de Bomberos Víctor Larco Herrera Nº 224
- Fire station: Compañía de Bomberos Washington State - La Rinconada Nº 177
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Peru)
| Police | 105 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 106 |
| Fire | 116 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results do not contain specific information regarding hospital access, emergency response times, or medical care quality for travelers in Trujillo.
Common scam patterns
- Mototaxi Robbery Scam. Two mototaxista drivers may fake a dispute to distract and rob unsuspecting passengers. Victims can be targeted, choked, and robbed of wallets, laptops, and other personal belongings. Tip: Remain vigilant when using local mototaxis and avoid displaying valuables or large sums of cash.
Area notes
- Trujillo. The district of Trujillo is identified as a vulnerable zone with high or very high risk regarding heavy rains, flooding, and erosion.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 53 → 51 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 48 → 53 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Trujillo's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Trujillo
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Trujillo, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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