Stay Connected

Staying connected and getting informed in Lima is really easy. Peru has a varied press, many interesting and entertaining radio stations and various state and privately owned television channels. By introducing satellite and cable TV in Peru around 150 international TV channels including HD transmissions can be received.

Modern technology as well brought the internet with all its possibilities of additional information sources and social networks. Thousands of Internet Cafes are spread around town. A few municipalities in Lima offer Wi-Fi at some public place, so do an increasing number of cafes, malls and hotels. The cellphone market including smartphones and Blackberry is booming, the coverage in Lima is excellent.

And for those wanting to stay connected the traditional way, Peru's postal service is at least in Lima better than its reputation, and for really important stuff there are a few courier services.

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WiFi Access

Post, Cellphones, Wifi, Internet...
State of the art technology didn't pass by Peru completely. In Lima you find numerous public places with free Wi-Fi. Some hotels and hostels as well as bigger shopping malls, a few cafes and restaurants, especially in Miraflores and San Isidro, also offer this service to their customers. All Starbucks have Wi-Fi, most are free, but at some place...

Internet Cafes

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As many Peruvians don't have their own computer or Internet access, you can find Internet cafes around every corner in Lima. Size, equipment and speed differ from location to location. But all Internet cafes offer at least surfing the net and e-mailing, most national and international calls via Skype.

Cellphone and mobile internet providers in Peru

Post, Cellphones, Wifi, Internet...
Nowadays it is a near-necessity to stay connected and online at all times even when travelling or moving. In Peru, which has seen a tremendous development in mobile networks over the past years and today is one of the best in 4G availability in Latin America, that’s relatively easy.

Postal - Zip Codes for Lima & Callao

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At the end of February 2011, they introduced a new zip code system for whole Peru. While in the past only Lima and Callao had zip codes, now all cities and smaller settlements in the country are included in the new system.

Peruvian Postal Service - Serpost

Post, Cellphones, Wifi, Internet...
The national Peruvian postal service 'Serpost' is much better than its reputation. Receiving mail in Lima and sending it from Lima elsewhere is quite reliable, while outside the capital it's less dependable.

Frecuencia Latina TV - Channel 2

Television Stations
Frecuencia Latina TV, also know as Channel 2 mainly broadcasts news, reports, great biographies of Peruvian personalities, soap operas and animated series.

El Comercio

Newspapers
Founded in 1839 El Comercio is not only Peru's oldest independent newspaper but also the most respected and most influential. It’s conservative in its editorial outlook and oriented toward business, but overall an informed and balanced general newspaper.

DHL - Courier Service in Lima

Courier & Mail Services
DHL - Courier Service in Lima

FedEx Express - Courier Service in Lima

Courier & Mail Services
FedEx Express - Courier Service in Lima

America Television - Channel 4

Television Stations
America TV or Channel 4 is very popular with broadcasting its daily morning shows, favored soaps and reality shows.
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