According to the UK Foreign Office, which has updated its travel advisory to the country to reflect the protests, demonstrations will take place in Lima and the south of the country and could extend to other areas.
It comes following months of political unrest with altercations between protestors and local authorities resulting in casualties in the past, including significant violent civil unrest in the Puno and Apurimac regions in December 2022 and January 2023.
Political protests can lead to road blockades, suspension of train services, disruption in immigration services of land borders and airport closures – often without prior notice or estimated reopening timelines, the FCDO said.
"Protests can be unpredictable, can include violence, and can spread and escalate quickly," a spokesperson added. "Local police and emergency services do not have the same capacity to respond to traveller emergencies in these regions as elsewhere in Peru.’
Where protests or criminal activity result in travel disruption or damage to infrastructure, the British government’s ability to provide consular support will be limited, the FCDO explained, as may that of local authorities, especially if infrastructure such as airports, roads and railroads are affected.
In Lima protests often have a focus in the historic centre, but can also spread to other areas. Other areas that have seen recent protests include Cusco, Arequipa and Puno.
"Travellers arriving in Peru should be aware that travel to some parts of the country or the return to Lima could be affected by protests and should be prepared for delays or disruption," the FCDO advised.
"You should ensure you travel with a sufficient supply of food, water, cash in local currency and personal medication, and allow extra time to reach your destination."
Due to protests, a 60-day state of emergency remains in force in the Puno region and has been extended for 60 days starting on 6 June.
A 30-day state of emergency, which came into force on Friday (14 July), applies to the following roads (including 500 meters either side of each road):
- Southern Apurimac-Cusco-Arequipa road corridor
- Southern Interoceanica road corridor
- Carretera Panamericana Norte
- Carretera Panamericana Sur
- Carretera Central
- Via Los Libertadores
- Carretera Fernando Belaunde Terry
- Carretera Federico Basadre
- Carretera Binacional Puno-Tacna
