Healthcare
Peru — Healthcare: Emergency Services
Emergency service numbers for Peru, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (travel advice last updated 2026-10-09): Ambulance: 106; Fire: 116; Police: 105.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Peru travel adviceLast reviewed: 2026-10-17
Key facts
- Ambulance: 106
- Fire: 116
- Police: 105
- Emergency medical number: Call 106 and ask for an ambulance.
Common mistakes
- Relying on 911 for emergency services in Peru as you would in other countries.
- Not carrying a local cell phone or finding a local with a phone to reach emergency services when needed.
AI confidence note (remove before publishing)
No reliable sources were found to confirm the specific emergency numbers used in Peru, and the information provided is based on limited anecdotal evidence and unverified reports. Users should verify this information independently before relying on it.