what kind of major problems are occuring while living in peru lima.should we feel save there or be carefull in every moment of day.
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I've visited Lima several times and never had a problem. However, I have only stayed in, and visited the most touristy and rich areas. These are the areas that most expats work and study in. If you are going to be in this more upper class central areas then you should have no problems. I would recommend finding out exactly what part of Lima you will be working/ studying in before you leave.
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Lima is a precious city and I so recommend everyone to go. As far as problems, well as every big city, you always have to watch out for street thieves in some places. Of course, there are areas where you won't have any problems. Places like Miraflores, Barranco, La molina, Surco, San Isidro, and San Borja shouldn't be a problem, 'cause they have security in many places and well, we must admit it, they're the "upper class" areas. If you are going to any other districts (that's how we call them) you should be more careful (it's not like there is a thief in every corner, but still) People are mostly nice and helpful, but still, heads up at all times, don't leave your things unnatended. Now don't freak out either 'cause you won't be able to enjoy the place, and the people. Be a casual dresser, don't try to show off 'cause that will make you an easy target. everywhere, not only in peru. Believe me, you will have an amazing experience in peru, people will treat you like kings, we're so hospitable, you will become family once you're in our country. Have a blast!
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With a population of 8,000,000 people, Lima is one of the largest cities in South America, and just like any large city you'll find all classes of people and places (I'm not talking onlyabout South America, but the entire world). All I can tell you is that if you are careful (don't show off your valuables, avoid dangerous districts, be alert of any suspicious activity, etc.) you'll be safe. Other than that, people will treat you nicely. Peruvians like to treat foreigners well as long as you treat them well too. Public transportation is pretty efficient in terms of being able to get aywhere for less than US$ 0.50 inside the city. Taxi cabs will get you from one side of the city to the other for less than US$7. Food is cheap and Lima offers all the commodities you could expect in any major city. Compared to other cities in Latin America, Lima is also one of the most developed ones.
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In Lima (and anywhere else in Peru) you do have to watch your belongings at all times and be aware of your surroundings. But if you take the same precautions travelers should take anywhere else, you'll probably be OK. The violence here, for example, isn't anywhere near as bad as in Rio, Caracas or some parts of Mexico. Lima is a lot safer than it was back in the '80s, but unfortunately Mexico has gone the other way (I studied and traveled there in '87). Also, in Lima it is good to know which neighborhoods are safe. For example, I wouldn't recommend going to the north cone alone, or really any of the poor neighborhoods. But the south-central part of Lima is mostly safe: San Isidro and the parts of Magdalena and Jesus Maria that border it; Miraflores, La Molina, most of San Borja and Barranco, and the adjacent areas of Surco (not all of Surco, though). It's also pretty safe along La Marina if you don't wander too far away.
