Peru Travel Advisor

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the region(s) specified below. (IDW5)

You are advised against all travel to the city of Abancay (Apurímac province) and surrounding areas. On December 5, 2006, a state of emergency was issued for Abancay, following an outbreak of violent protests that caused a significant number of injuries. Although order has now been restored, the situation remains tense. Canadians should monitor local news reports and contact the Embassy of Canada in Lima or local authorities for advice on the security situation.

You are advised against all travel to the province of La Mar in the Department of Ayacucho. The Shining Path rebel group has conducted an ambush against Peruvian policemen and officers of the Empresa Nacional de la Coca (ENACO) on the highway of Tambo-Rio Apurimac on December 16, 2006.

You are advised against all travel to the provinces of Marañon, Huacaybamba, Leoncio Prado and Huamalies in the Department of Huanuco; Tocache in the Department of San Martin; and Padre Abad in the Department of Ucayali. In December 2005, Peruvian policemen were ambushed and killed in the vicinity of Aucayacu, in the province of Huanuco. The Shining Path rebel group accepted responsibility for these killings.

You are advised against all travel to the border area with Ecuador, especially the Cordillera del Cóndor region, as landmines are still a problem.

You are also advised against all travel to the border area with Colombia because of narcotics trafficking. Since February 1999, this isolated jungle area has been patrolled by the Peruvian army to impede the entry of Colombian rebels.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada offers a registration service for Canadians travelling or residing abroad. Canadians who choose to travel to the region(s) specified despite this warning should register with the responsible Canadian government office in this country. Registration can be done on-line or by calling the responsible Canadian government office abroad to request a registration form. Canadians visiting other areas of the country for three months or more should also register. Canadians visiting for less than three months are strongly advised to: (a) leave a detailed travel itinerary and contact information with family or friends in Canada; (b) provide family with the emergency number for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (1 800 267-6788 or 613-944-6788); and (c) keep the phone number of the responsible Canadian government office on hand