Perú: safety warning on route Huanuco - La Unión - Huaraz
might be worth reporting here that locals in Huanuco, Peru last week were very serious in their warnings about the danger of banditry on the abovementioned route.
they went to the extent of ringing the police to say that we were coming through, and the police let us bolt through unhindered. they also confirmed the threat of assaults and robberies.
we took the road anyhow, and the warnings with a grain of salt, and had no trouble, but the warnings were given in a pretty serious tone and seemed worth reporting here.
besides anything else, the road is rough as guts.
cheers,
andy.
Last edited by desert dweller; 26 May 2008 at 01:49.
Reason: add road detail
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