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Emergency contacts in Cusco

3 emergency services in Cusco you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Tourist Police (POLTUR)

Lima tourist police — English spoken.

Service: Tourist Police
Number: 01 460-1060
When to call: Offices in Miraflores (Lima), Cusco and Arequipa. Handles theft reports for insurance claims.

2. Police

PNP national police emergency line.

Service: Police
Number: 105

3. SAMU Ambulance

Emergency medical services.

Service: Medical
Number: 106

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