Getting Around Lima - Overview

Lima is known as 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 getting there by plane might be the most convenient way. Lima is also the starting point to all other destinations within Peru...

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 that should ensure the movements of more than 8 million inhabitants and also its visitors...

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 on the road. In 2009 there were an estimated 330,000 taxis circulating Peru's capital, but only around a third were official...

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 and most adventurous way of getting around Lima...

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 to stop at cross-walks. They also won't give way to a pedestrian or break...

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. You can get around Lima easily and cheaply by taxi without any hassles...

Although most distances don't seem far, traffic in Lima is horrendous and traffic jams 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 one and a half hours on a weekday...

On this page you find a chart showing distances within Peru published by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Distances in Peru are vast, so for getting outside of Lima to other highlights you need to fly, a quick, convenient and safe way for getting around Peru, or you have to take a long distance bus...

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 also for a growing number of travelers. They are relatively cheap, although a journey can be quite long and very tiring...

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 direct flights without connections to other national destinations...

Lima is well connected to the world. Jorge Chavez International Airport in Callao is Lima's hub for international flights. Several airlines operate regular direct or connecting flights to Lima's airport from numerous cities in North and South America as well as Europe and vice versa. Currently 18 airlines are serving over 30 destinations...