Lima, Peru
Safe upper-class residential area with parks and international population. Quiet and family-focused with minimal nightlife or tourist infrastructure.
Jesús María is upper-class residential with low crime rates and lots of green space. Family-focused and quiet. Universities, healthcare facilities, and a notable Japanese and Korean population affecting the restaurant options. Cafes and bakeries where locals hang out, but it's family-oriented rather than aimed at tourists or young people. You can reach Miraflores in 15 minutes by Uber. Limited nightlife within the neighborhood. Less English than tourist zones, though some cafes have English speakers. Solo dining is fine but you might be the only obvious foreigner. Gets quiet after 9pm when families go home - stick to lit main streets if you're out late. Good security and police presence.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Moderate"Very safe and well-maintained but quiet at night"
"Loved the green spaces and safe feeling"
"Good mix of local life with some international influence"
"Needed Uber to reach nightlife in other areas"
"Felt secure walking around anytime"
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