Tips for transportation in Peru


As you prepare your exciting Peru vacation, you will notice that there are a lot of details to take into account to make sure that everything goes smoothly as you travel across the country. To avoid being taken by surprise, make sure you do your research and plan your trip accordingly. To help you do so, here is a guide to transports in Peru, with insider tips that will help you decide on the best ways to travel around.

All international flight to Peru will land in Lima, at the Jorge Chavez International Airport. The airport is modern and small enough to go around easily. Once you disembark the plane, you will pass through immigration then be directed to the luggage pick-up space. Make sure you fill out all your forms correctly, and especially the customs one which you will be asked for at the exit. If you are only staying in Lima for a few hours but still want to get out of the airport to explore the city, there are lockers where you can leave your luggage near the domestic departure exit.
Be aware that all airports in Peru have departure taxes. You have to pay the tax at a separate counter-service before boarding your flight. The international tax is $31 (s/.86.55). Domestic taxes are between $11 and 19$ depending on your destination. There are safe 24h ATMs and Currency Exchange offices in the airport.

Domestic flights are usually relatively inexpensive in Peru, and generally the best option to travel across the country in terms of time-consumption. Cheap and secure airlines in Peru include LAN, Peruvian Airlines and Star Peru, which all have websites where you can book your tickets online.

If you are on a budget, or for shorter distances, buses are an excellent way to travel through Peru. There are several good companies which offer transportation to all the main destinations. Taking the bus in Peru can be a really nice experience as they are well-equipped and come with all kinds of services such as bathrooms, meals, drinks, and movies. Depending on the distance and length of your journey, you have several options between regular, semi-cama and cama buses, with variations in the comfort level. For an overnight trip, semi-cama and cama are recommended as you can incline your seat the most and seats are a bit larger. Oltursa and Cruz del Sur are among the best known and most secure bus companies riding in Peru.

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