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4 documented scams across 1 destinations

Tourist scams in পেরু — and how to avoid them

These are the tourist scams Trzly has documented across পেরু, grouped by destination. Each one is real, with a clear way to stay safe. Read before you land.

Fake tour agencies and tickets

কীভাবে কাজ করে: Unregistered agencies or street sellers offer cheap Machu Picchu tours or 'tickets' that turn out to be invalid, overpriced or non-existent, sometimes taking a deposit and vanishing.

কীভাবে এড়াবেন: Book Machu Picchu entry and trains through official channels or a well-reviewed licensed agency. Get written confirmation and never pay large sums to a street tout.

Altitude-remedy overcharging

কীভাবে কাজ করে: Vendors near sights sell coca sweets, teas or 'altitude pills' to newly arrived visitors at several times the normal shop price.

কীভাবে এড়াবেন: Buy remedies from a pharmacy or ordinary shop, not from touts at viewpoints. Many hotels offer coca tea free, and simple rest and water help most.

Market shortchange

কীভাবে কাজ করে: In busy markets or taxis a seller returns the wrong change, claims you paid with a smaller note, or rushes the transaction to confuse you.

কীভাবে এড়াবেন: Count your change before moving on, state clearly the value of the note you hand over, and keep small denominations to pay closer to the exact price.

Taxi overcharging

কীভাবে কাজ করে: Drivers, especially at the airport or bus terminal, quote inflated fares to arriving tourists or claim a much higher price on arrival than agreed.

কীভাবে এড়াবেন: Agree the fare before getting in, use an official airport taxi desk or a booking app, and know the rough local price for your route in advance.

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