Getting to Peru

In Lima, Jorge Chavez airport is home to most international flights from Europe and North America. These connections are typically through the capitals of neighboring countries. Air France passes through Bogota, Colombia. Amazon region in the north, Iquitos is also served by some international companies. The same applies to Cuzco in the south via La Paz in Bolivia.

A road network provides access to surrounding countries, especially at the start of Lake Titicaca, and Tacna, which links Chile and Tumbes, the equator.

A boat trip on the river leads to Colombia and Brazil.

Transport

Domestic airlines: Aero Continente Aerocondor and provide good service in Peru. A local tax of 18% in addition to tariffs, unless the tickets are purchased outside the country. An airport tax of $ 4 is required for each departure.

Long distance buses are cheap, frequent and relatively comfortable on main roads. To get from one city to another, the passport is needed: police checks at points of the route. At night flights have been reported. Choose the day tours. Trucks, sometimes sluggish, replace the bus to reach isolated areas. Prices are generally set according to distance, but it is better informed before departure. The stop is made ​​to order.

In the absence of the counter, take the same precautions with taxis.

Trains connect the Andes from the coast, including the service of La Oroya, from Lima, and several extensions to the north and south. Prices are affordable, comfortable, pretty good and safety, questionable at night, suitable for flight.

The boat rides are made in the Amazon region where motor boats are used as taxis.