Getting Around Lima
Lima is the gateway for international and national tourists and business travelers to Peru and its numerous highlights. Getting to Lima and from Lima to international and domestic destinations is easy. The capital of Peru is well connected to the world and the Peruvian provinces.
But finding your way in and through Lima's city jungle can be quite a challenging experience. Heavy traffic including unusually aggressive and reckless drivers make getting around Lima difficult. Additionally you find instead of proper public transport, a chaotic system of privately owned and operated microbuses and thousands of taxis. And even if distances between the districts and points of interest seem very short, navigating in Lima can be very nerve-racking and time consuming.
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Lima is the gateway for international tourists and business travelers to Peru. Getting to Lima is easy. The capital of Peru is well connected to the world and can be reached by air, road and sea, while a flight might be the most convenient way to get there...Read More
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Finding your way in and through Lima's city jungle can be quite a challenging experience. A puzzling ball-up of kilometer long main roads, side roads and one way streets of course without proper road signs at the really important junctions connect the 43 districts of Lima...Read More
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Taking a taxi in Lima is a relatively quick and affordable way to get around town, not only for Limeños, but for visitors as well. But there are a few things to be aware of before flagging down the first cab you see. In 2011 there were an estimated 330,000 taxis...Read More
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Public transportation in Lima mostly consists of a chaotic system of privately owned and operated big buses, medium-sized micros (coasters or microbuses) and combis (small vans). For most Limeños the only affordable option, this means of transportation is the cheapest...Read More
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The chaotic situation of transporting the masses in Peru's capital finally led to plans creating a real public transport system for Lima's citizens. After many delays the new Metropolitano was inaugurated in 2010. Since then gas powered articulated buses circulate...Read More
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While other major cities in Latin America operate more or less impressive subways or other public mass transportation systems, Lima with its chaotic privately owned "bus system" stood apart for many years. But since 2012 Peru's capital finally has an eagerly-awaited Metro...Read More
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Although heavy traffic and pollution might discourage you from walking around, some places in Lima are best discovered on foot, but be aware that pedestrians actually don't have any rights in Lima. So be more careful than you are used to! Don't expect drivers...Read More
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Before renting a car in Lima we would highly recommend reflecting about the need of it. Sure if you are planning to travel through Peru a car gives you more freedom and flexibility, but driving in Peru and especially in Lima is quite different from what you are used to...Read More
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Although most distances don't seem far, traffic in Lima is horrendous and congestion especially on main roads are a common daily occurrence. While you might be able to reach the airport from Miraflores on a quiet Sunday in 20 minutes, it's also possible it takes you...Read More
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Distances in Peru are vast, so for getting outside of Lima to other highlights Peru has to offer you need to fly, a quick, convenient and safe way for getting around Peru, or you have to take a long distance bus, a cheap but slow and more risky option...Read More
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Distances in Peru are vast, so for getting outside Lima to other treasure Peru has to offer, you either have to fly or take a bus. Buses are the normal mean of transport for most Peruvians and a growing number of travelers. They are relatively cheap, although a journey can be...Read More
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Jorge Chavez International Airport in Callao is not only Lima's gateway to the world, but also to numerous national destinations. Distances within Peru are vast, so flying is a convenient, quick and safe way to get around. Unfortunately most domestic flights are...Read More
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