Photography & Drones in Peru: what are the rules for travelers?

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Photography & Drones — Peru

What travelers need to know about photography & drones in Peru. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Photography & Drones in Peru: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

It is illegal to photograph military or police sites and personnel in Peru; indecent behavior at cultural, historical, or sacred sites is also unlawful.

Detention possible.

§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — Peru

Verified Jul 12, 2026

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