Most Peruvians get around the country by bus, as
these go just about everywhere and are extremely
good value. However, wherever possible, visitors
tend to use one of the country's trains - an
experience in itself - despite being
considerably slower than the equivalent bus
journey. With the distances in Peru being so
vast, many Peruvians and travellers are
increasingly flying to their destinations, as
all Peruvian cities are within a two-hour flight
of Lima.
Driving around Peru is generally not a problem
outside of Lima, and allows you to see some out-of-the-way
places that you might otherwise miss. However,
the traffic in Lima is abominable, both in terms
of its recklessness and the sheer volume.
Traffic jams are ubiquitous between 8 and 10am
and again between 4 and 6pm every weekday, while
the pollution from too many old and poorly
maintained vehicles is a real health risk,
particularly in Lima Centro and to a lesser
extent in Arequipa.
By bus
Peru's buses are run by a variety of private
companies, all of which offer remarkably low
fares , making it possible to travel from one
end of the country to the other (over 2000km)
for under $30. Long-distance bus journeys cost...
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Taxis, mototaxis and colectivos
Taxis can be found anywhere at any time in
almost every town. Any car can become a taxi
simply by sticking a taxi sign up in the front
window; a lot of people, especially in Lima,
take advantage of this to supplement their
income. Whenever you get...
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By train
Peru's spectacular train journeys are in
themselves a major attraction, and you should
aim to take at least one long-distance train
during your trip, especially as the trains
connect some of Peru's major tourist sights. At
the time of writing,...
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By plane
Some places in the jungle can only sensibly be
reached by plane and Peru is so vast that the
odd flight can save a lot of time. There are
three major companies; Aero Continente, who fly
to all of the main cities and many smaller
destinations;...
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By car
Cars can be very handy for reaching remote rural
destinations or sites, but if you are planning
to explore by car , it's best to avoid Lima as
far as possible. Driving in the capital takes a
bit of getting used to, even as a passenger. ...
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By boat
There are no coastal boat services in Peru, but
in many areas - on Lake Titicaca and especially
in the jungle regions - water is the obvious
means of getting around. From Puno, on Lake
Titicaca, there are currently no...
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On foot
Even if you've no intention of doing any serious
hiking , there's a good deal of walking involved
in checking out many of the most enjoyable
Peruvian attractions. Climbing from Cusco up to
the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, for example, or...
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Hitching
Hitching in Peru usually means catching a ride
with a truck driver, who will almost always
expect payment. With most trucks you won't have
to pay before setting off, but you should always
agree a sum before getting in as there are...
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Organized tours
There are hundreds of travel agents and tour
operators in Peru, and reps hunt out customers
at bus terminals, train stations and in city
centres. While they can be expensive, organized
excursions can be a quick and relatively... or
prefer Our tours operators
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