Tour & Activity Scams in Lima, Peru
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Lima — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Buenos Aires, Medellín, and Cusco.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
11
Total in Lima
How it works
Agencies in Lima's Miraflores and Barranco districts sell "budget" Machu Picchu packages that do not include all listed items — missing entry tickets, poor-quality hotels, or guides who do not show up. Payment is taken upfront with no recourse.
How it works
Individuals in Lima's tourist district (Miraflores) sell PeruRail and Inca Rail train tickets to Aguas Calientes at marked-up prices, claiming trains are sold out or that they have insider access.
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11 total warnings across all categories