Is Cusco safe for solo female travelers?
Cusco scores 3.9/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Peru at 70/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Cusco safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Cusco overall?
Cusco scores 3.9/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in Cusco
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Peru at 70/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Cusco without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Cusco
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Cusco.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Cusco, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cusco safe for solo female travelers?
Cusco scores 3.9/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Cusco safe for women at night?
Peru scores 70/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Cusco and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.