Embassy of Peru in Caracas, Venezuela; address Madrid Financial Center, Madrid Street, Las Mercedes, Caracas, 6th Floor, office 608-B, Caracas; phone…
Head of mission: Mr. Released Augusto Orozco Zapata, Head of Mission (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Peru, 14 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Jorge León Collantes, Consul General (as of 2015)
Peru is an appealing destination for Venezuelan travelers, featuring a rich blend of history and natural beauty. With attractions like Machu Picchu, the Andes, and the Amazon rainforest, it offers unique experiences that may attract some of the 1.1 million Venezuelans who travel abroad annually.
Peru is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Venezuela. According to the Global Peace Index, Peru ranks 97th out of 160 countries, while Venezuela is ranked 140th. The murder rate in Peru is significantly lower at 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Venezuela's rate of 19.3. In terms of organized crime, Venezuela has higher indices across various categories, indicating a more severe situation. For example, mafia groups score 9.5 in Venezuela versus 6.0 in Peru, and state crime is rated 9.0 in Venezuela compared to 7.0 in Peru. Overall, while no place is entirely free of risk, tourists from Venezuela may find Peru to be a safer destination.
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