Health & safety
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Dangers & annoyances
With large numbers of poor and unemployed people, Lima suffers from opportunistic crime. While you are unlikely to be physically hurt, travelers have been mugged. Take extra care on the beaches, where violent attacks have happened. Always use official regulated taxis, especially at night. Bus terminals are in disadvantaged neighborhoods and notorious for theft, so buy your tickets in advance and take a taxi.
While you're there
Medical services
The following offer emergency services and some English-speaking staff:
Clínica Anglo-Americana (221-3656; Salazar 3rd block, San Isidro) Stocks yellow-fever and tetanus vaccines. Also has a walk-in center (01-436-9933) near the US embassy.
Clínica Internacional (433-4306; Washington 1471 & 9 de Diciembre, central Lima)
Clínica Montesur (436-3630; El Polo 505, Monterrico) Specializes in women’s health care.
Instituto de Medicina Tropical (482-3903, 01-482-3910; Cayetano Heredia Hospital, Honorio Delgado, San Martín de Porres) Treats tropical diseases.
Other options:
Dr Victor Aste (421-9169; Office 101, Antero Aspillaga 415, San Isidro) English-speaking dentist.
Jorge Bazan (9735-2668; jrbazanj@yahoo.com) An English-speaking backpacker medic who makes housecalls.
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