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Dangers & Annoyances
Petty theft is often reported in Arequipa, so travelers are urged to hide their valuables.
Most crime is opportunistic, so keep your stuff in sight while in restaurants and internet
cafes. While the area south of the Plaza de Armas is reportedly safe after dark, be wary of
wandering outside of touristy zones at night. Take great care in Parque Selva Alegre, north
of the city center, as muggings have been reported there. Instead of hailing a cab on the
street, ask your hostel or tour operator to call you an official one; the extra time and
money are worth the added safety. Only pay for tours in a recognized agency and never
trust touts in the street - they bamboozle cash out of a surprisingly high number of travel-
ers.
Emergency
Policía de Turismo
(Tourist Police; 20-1258; Jerusalén 315-317; 24hr)
May be
helpful if you need an official theft report for insurance claims.
Immigration
Oficina de migraciónes
(immigration office; 42-1759; Parque 2, cnr Bustamente &
Rivero, Urb Quinta Tristán; 8am-3:30pm Mon-Fri)
Come here for a visa extension.
Internet Access
Most internet cafes charge about S1.50 per hour. Many also offer cheap local and interna-
tional phone calls. All but the cheapest hotels offer free wi-fi as do many cafes.
Medical Services
Clínica Arequipa
( 25-3424, 25-3416; Bolognesi at Puente Grau; 8am-8pm Mon-
Fri, 8am-12:30pm Sat)
Arequipa's best and most expensive clinic.
Hospital Regional Honorio Delgado Espinoza
( 21-9702, 23-3812; Av Daniel Al-
cides Carrión s/n; 24hr)
Emergency 24-hour services.
Peru's biggest pharmacy chains; it's well stocked.
Paz Holandesa Policlinic
( 43-2281;
www.pazholandesa.com
; Av Jorge Chávez 527;
8am-8pm Mon-Sat)
This appointment-only travel clinic provides vaccinations as well.
Doctors here speak English and Dutch. Profits go toward providing free medical services
for underprivileged Peruvian children.
