American Citizen Services
U.S. Warden Messages
Update on Demonstrations about the Inti Raymi Religious Festival: June 22, 2009
Posted: June 23, 2009
The US Embassy warns American Citizens of the possibility of significant violence surrounding the celebration of the Inti Raymi religious festival in Cuzco on June 24. The Embassy strongly urges travelers to stay alert to potential violence and to depart any situation immediately if it appears to be turning dangerous. The possibility of violent protests and road blockages may disrupt travel plans and delay road and air connections to other cities. The railroad to Machu Picchu may also be blocked. Travelers should consult with hotel staff and tour guides before venturing to destinations in the Sacred Valley, and consider sheltering in place if the airport is closed.
Americans living or traveling in Peru are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Peru. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone 51-1-618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (English) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (Spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website http://lima.usembassy.gov/. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Update on Demonstrations in Peru: June 10, 2009
Posted: June 15, 2009
The government of Peru has declared a state of emergency in the north of Peru. Political demonstrations, strikes, and marches are occurring in Amazonas and Loreto. Some of them have been violent, with police and protestors being killed. Protest marches can cause serious disruptions to road, air, and rail transportation. Sympathy demonstrations are occurring in various other regions of Peru, including Cuzco and Arequipa.
Organizers have publicly advertised of their plans to hold a March and protest in the center of Lima on Thursday June 11, 2009. Since the Embassy cannot rule out the possibility of violence being associated with this event, it is highly recommended that this part of metropolitan Lima be avoided, if possible.
Demonstrations are often - but not always - announced in advance. While these activities are usually peaceful, they can quickly escalate into violent confrontations. Foreigners are prohibited by Peruvian law from taking part in anti-government demonstrations, and in the past some U.S. visitors have been arrested after joining in spontaneous marches. As a general rule, it is prudent to avoid large crowds and demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to keep informed by following the local news and consulting hotel personnel and tour guides. It may be useful to provide family or friends with a general itinerary. The Embassy also repeats the wisdom of registering travel with the Consular Section.
The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor this situation and will issue updated messages.
Americans living or traveling in Peru are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Peru. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone (51-1) 618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (english) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or (51-1) 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website http://lima.usembassy.gov/. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Update on Demonstrations about the Inti Raymi Religious Festival: June 22, 2009
Posted: June 23, 2009
The US Embassy warns American Citizens of the possibility of significant violence surrounding the celebration of the Inti Raymi religious festival in Cuzco on June 24. The Embassy strongly urges travelers to stay alert to potential violence and to depart any situation immediately if it appears to be turning dangerous. The possibility of violent protests and road blockages may disrupt travel plans and delay road and air connections to other cities. The railroad to Machu Picchu may also be blocked. Travelers should consult with hotel staff and tour guides before venturing to destinations in the Sacred Valley, and consider sheltering in place if the airport is closed.
Americans living or traveling in Peru are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Peru. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone 51-1-618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (English) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (Spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website http://lima.usembassy.gov/. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Update on Demonstrations in Peru: June 10, 2009
Posted: June 15, 2009
The government of Peru has declared a state of emergency in the north of Peru. Political demonstrations, strikes, and marches are occurring in Amazonas and Loreto. Some of them have been violent, with police and protestors being killed. Protest marches can cause serious disruptions to road, air, and rail transportation. Sympathy demonstrations are occurring in various other regions of Peru, including Cuzco and Arequipa.
Organizers have publicly advertised of their plans to hold a March and protest in the center of Lima on Thursday June 11, 2009. Since the Embassy cannot rule out the possibility of violence being associated with this event, it is highly recommended that this part of metropolitan Lima be avoided, if possible.
Demonstrations are often - but not always - announced in advance. While these activities are usually peaceful, they can quickly escalate into violent confrontations. Foreigners are prohibited by Peruvian law from taking part in anti-government demonstrations, and in the past some U.S. visitors have been arrested after joining in spontaneous marches. As a general rule, it is prudent to avoid large crowds and demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to keep informed by following the local news and consulting hotel personnel and tour guides. It may be useful to provide family or friends with a general itinerary. The Embassy also repeats the wisdom of registering travel with the Consular Section.
The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor this situation and will issue updated messages.
Americans living or traveling in Peru are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Peru. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone (51-1) 618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (english) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or (51-1) 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website http://lima.usembassy.gov/. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Update on Demonstrations in Peru: June 10, 2009
Posted: June 15, 2009
The government of Peru has declared a state of emergency in the north of Peru. Political demonstrations, strikes, and marches are occurring in Amazonas and Loreto. Some of them have been violent, with police and protestors being killed. Protest marches can cause serious disruptions to road, air, and rail transportation. Sympathy demonstrations are occurring in various other regions of Peru, including Cuzco and Arequipa.
Organizers have publicly advertised of their plans to hold a March and protest in the center of Lima on Thursday June 11, 2009. Since the Embassy cannot rule out the possibility of violence being associated with this event, it is highly recommended that this part of metropolitan Lima be avoided, if possible.
Demonstrations are often - but not always - announced in advance. While these activities are usually peaceful, they can quickly escalate into violent confrontations. Foreigners are prohibited by Peruvian law from taking part in anti-government demonstrations, and in the past some U.S. visitors have been arrested after joining in spontaneous marches. As a general rule, it is prudent to avoid large crowds and demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to keep informed by following the local news and consulting hotel personnel and tour guides. It may be useful to provide family or friends with a general itinerary. The Embassy also repeats the wisdom of registering travel with the Consular Section.
The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor this situation and will issue updated messages.
Americans living or traveling in Peru are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Peru. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone (51-1) 618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (english) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or (51-1) 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website http://lima.usembassy.gov/. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Update on Swine Flu: April 28, 2009
Posted: May 15, 2009
Update This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Peru of the outbreak of Swine Flu in several countries throughout the region and the world. Although no cases have been reported in Peru, Peruvian authorities are expecting that Peru may also have some cases.
Peruvian authorities have begun monitoring arriving passengers from the United States and Central America for swine flu. Incoming passengers may be asked to provide a throat swab, and provide contact information for their stay in Peru. Results may take several days. Authorities will contact anyone whose results are positive, and have said they will transport those people to a hospital, where they will be quarantined and treated. Peruvian authorities have provided a toll-free phone number to call for information; the number is 0-800-10828.
The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor this situation and will issue updated messages. For further information about Human Swine Influenza, please consult the Department of State information on Swine Flu by clicking here, the United States Centers for Disease Control website or the World Health Organization website.
The U.S. based call center for U.S. citizens can be reached from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, M-F, at 1-888-407-4747, or if calling from outside the U.S., at (202) 501-4444. For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone 51-1-618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or 51-1-618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (english) or 51-1-618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (spanish); fax 51-1-618-2397, or 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website by clicking here. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.