American Citizen Services
U.S. Warden Messages
Update on Roadblocks: July 24, 2009
Posted: July 24, 2009
Update on Roadblocks: July 24, 2009
Posted: July 24, 2009
The U.S. Embassy alerts American Citizens to announcements of a road blockage of Carretera Central at the intersection with La Provincial de Yauli-La Oroya. Travel to the Huancayo area may be affected by this blockage which is expected to be in place by early Sunday morning, July 26. This will be the third time that this has been done recently. Protestors block roads with large rocks, making it nearly impossible and dangerous to proceed. The Embassy strongly urges travelers to stay alert to potential violence and to depart any situation immediately if it appears to be turning dangerous. The possibility of violent protests and road blockages may disrupt travel plans and delay roads and air connections to other cities. Travelers should consult with hotel staff and tour guides before attempting to utilize public transportation: buses, combis and taxis.
Americans living or traveling in Peru are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Peru. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone 51-1-618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or 51-1-618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (English) or 51-1-618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (Spanish); fax 51-1-618-2397, or 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, is located at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Update on Swine Flu: April 28, 2009
Posted: May 15, 2009
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Peru of the outbreak of Swine Flu in several countries throughout the region and the world. Although no cases have been reported in Peru, Peruvian authorities are expecting that Peru may also have some cases.
Peruvian authorities have begun monitoring arriving passengers from the United States and Central America for swine flu. Incoming passengers may be asked to provide a throat swab, and provide contact information for their stay in Peru. Results may take several days. Authorities will contact anyone whose results are positive, and have said they will transport those people to a hospital, where they will be quarantined and treated. Peruvian authorities have provided a toll-free phone number to call for information; the number is 0-800-10828.
The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor this situation and will issue updated messages. For further information about Human Swine Influenza, please consult the Department of State information on Swine Flu by clicking here, the United States Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization website.
The U.S. based call center for U.S. citizens can be reached from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday to Friday, at 1-888-407-4747, or if calling from outside the U.S. at (202) 501-4444.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone 51-1-618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (English) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (Spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Peru of the outbreak of Swine Flu in several countries throughout the region and the world. Although no cases have been reported in Peru, Peruvian authorities are expecting that Peru may also have some cases. Peruvian authorities have begun monitoring arriving passengers from the United States and Central America for swine flu. Incoming passengers may be asked to provide a throat swab, and provide contact information for their stay in Peru. Results may take several days. Authorities will contact anyone whose results are positive, and have said they will transport those people to a hospital, where they will be quarantined and treated. Peruvian authorities have provided a toll-free phone number to call for information; the number is 0-800-10828. The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor this situation and will issue updated messages. For further information about Human Swine Influenza, please consult the Department of State information on Swine Flu by clicking here, the United States Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization website. The U.S. based call center for U.S. citizens can be reached from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday to Friday, at 1-888-407-4747, or if calling from outside the U.S. at (202) 501-4444. For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located in Monterrico, a suburb of Lima, at Avenida La Encalada, Block Seventeen; telephone 51-1-618-2000 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or (51-1) 618-2936 for after-hours emergencies (English) or (51-1) 618-2935 for after-hours emergencies (Spanish); fax (51-1) 618-2397, or 618-2724 (American Citizen Services Unit); Internet website. The Consular Section is open for American Citizens Services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekdays, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays. The U.S. Consular Agency in Cusco, Peru, can be found at Avenida Pardo 845, Cusco. The office can be reached by phone at (51-84) 231-474, and is open Monday thru Friday, excluding U.S. and Peruvian holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Update on Swine Flu: April 28, 2009
Posted: May 15, 2009