A 7.9 earthquake has hit 145KM of the coast of Peru and has caused extensive damages and 337 fatalities however this figure is rising. The quake struck at 2341 GMT 15th August. Powerful aftershocks have also been felt ranging from magnitudes of 5.4 to 5.9.

The provence of inca has been worst affected whilst traffic has been paralyzed on the Pan American Highway by giant cracks in the pavement and fallen power lines.

If you have friends and family on overlanding trips in the area please contact the company they have been travelling for information.

Tucan News update
We have accounted for all of our tour members and have asked them to make contact with family members as soon as possible. At this stage all tours outside of the Pisco region are operating as normal

GAP Adventures Update
Our ‘Peru Earthquake Advisory’ for travellers booked on trips
www.gapadventures.com/your_adventures/destination_update#26

Kumuka Update
Some Tours have been affected. Read More