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Taxis   Lima

Taxis, Lima

 37 Reviews  I had over 10 hours between flights in Lima and therefore took a taxi to see a part of the city, the Historic Centre. For the taxi from the airport to Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) I paid S45 (August... 

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Around Cusco by Taxi   Cusco

Around Cusco by Taxi, Cusco

 11 Reviews  Taxis: Pay no more than s/. 3 for a taxi ride in the city. s/. 2.5o is the actual rate. Newer, larger cars may try to charge more. It’s difficult to pay the actual rate from the airport. You should... 

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By Train   Machu Picchu

By Train, Machu Picchu

 32 Reviews   MACCHU PICCHU The way to get to Macchu Picchu is by "The Expedition Train" from The city of Cuzco This train follows the Urubamaba River along the Urubamamba valley to the small town of "Aguas... 

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Combis Y Micros - Buses   Lima

Combis Y Micros - Buses, Lima

 13 Reviews  If you wanna go from the airport to the centre, the most economical way is the Urbanito bus. It is a private shuttle that stops in: - Centre: 6 USD - Miraflores, Barranco: 8 USD It is safe, but IT... 

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To Cusco by Bus   Cusco

To Cusco by Bus, Cusco

 7 Reviews  For some backpackers, it's not always necessary to pay 10~15 soles to get a taxi from Cusco airport. Bus is an alternative. Exit the airport on your left, wait for bus C4M. It's a 30-minute ride and... 

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Information / Sources   Machu Picchu

Information / Sources, Machu Picchu

 9 Reviews  When you come out of the train station, you have to go through the craft market, then cross a bridge. To the left, close to or just under another bridge, you will see the Consettur buses all lined up.... 

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Long Distance Buses   Lima

Long Distance Buses, Lima

 4 Reviews  Look at, and use, these buses: Ormeño and Cruz del Sur: http://www.cruzdelsur.com.pe http://www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe For Puno-Cusco: http://www.inkaexpress.com And look what I wrote on the Peru... 

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To Cusco by Air   Cusco

To Cusco by Air, Cusco

 15 Reviews  Not too many choices of flying into Cusco from Lima, Lan Peru, Taca, or Star Peru. The fare on Lan is more than doubled than on Star. I've taken both Lan and Star Peru, service is good on either... 

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Combined Suggestions   Machu Picchu

Combined Suggestions, Machu Picchu

 7 Reviews  There are several ways to get to Machu Picchu: Inca Trail: There are 2 day and 4 day options. You should book months and months in advance. Obviously, people do this for the experience, but it does... 

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Con Avion - By Plane   Lima

Con Avion - By Plane, Lima

 12 Reviews  It seemed to me that the basis of travel in Peru is by overnight. Those Andean passes take some getting through and those journey times are long, slow and usually at the most anti social hours of the... 

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Train From Cusco to Machu Picchu   Cusco

Train From Cusco to Machu Picchu, Cusco

 5 Reviews  I took the '5am train' 3 weeks ago, is still in service; you should leave cusco around 3am to get at Ollantaytambo Station around 4:30am-4:45am to have some time to do the line and buy the train... 

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To Cusco by Train   Cusco

To Cusco by Train, Cusco

 10 Reviews  I took the train from Puno to Cusco like my guide book recommended - also as a change from all the busses, escecially night busses I had before. and it was great. the landscape it very nice and it was... 

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Around Cusco by Walk   Cusco

Around Cusco by Walk, Cusco

 2 Reviews  Cusco is a fascinating city and great and easy to explore as all roads lead to (or away from ) the Plaza de Armas. Taxis are cheap - you must negotiate the price beforehand - and plentiful. For a... 

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Jorge Chávez International Airport

by traveldave

Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is about six miles (ten kilometers) to the northwest of the city center, in the suburb of Callao. It offers service to most South American cities, North America, and Europe. The trip from the airport into the best areas of Lima pass through some rundown dirty areas, which does not give a good first impression of Peru.Airlines serving Jorge Chávez International Airport: Aerolineas Argentinas, AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Grupo TACA, Iberia, jetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LACSA, LANArgentina, LANChile, LANEcuador, LANPeru, LC Busre, Peruvian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Star Peru, TAME, and United Airlines.

Velasco Astete International Airport

by traveldave

Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is about two miles (four kilometers) south of Cuzco's city center. The airport only handles domestic flights within Peru. Flights into and out of Cuzco take place in the morning, as strong afternoon winds can make flying into the city hazardous.Airlines serving Velasco Astete International Airport: Airline Amaszonas, Grupo TACA, LANPeru, Peruvian Airlines, and Star Peru.

Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

by traveldave

Located about four miles (seven kilometers) west of downtown Iquitos, Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) is one of only two ways to reach the isolated city (the other being by boat via the Amazon River). The airport is the main hub for the Peruvian Amazonian region, handling mainly short domestic flights to remote Amazonian outposts.Airlines serving Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport: LANPeru and Star Peru.

Peru by car

by michwladlip

We rented car with driver in Cuzco by travel agency Apu tours ,they booked for us all tours around Cuzco, all hotels on our itinerary and all tours (Cuzco- Nazka-Paracas-Ica-Colca canyon-Puno),very reliable company ,our driver Uriel was very helpful ,and excellent driver.

self drive

by nhoolb

I am quite familiar with Perú and Colombia and I speak Spanish fluently but there is not a "hair on my head" that thinks about driving/renting a car there. Never did and will not do so (apart from probably exceptional circumstances). Apart from being quite expensive-especially insurance and if something happens to the car which is quite a possibility, even if it would be minor. Lima traffic is hell, especially if you are not used to it. Arriving after a long flight and then having to cope with that traffic is even for me not my cup of tea. In the long run taxis and public transport are much more convenient and economical. Safe parking will be problematic and costly. The Carretera Panamericana del Sur (Panamerican Highway South) is in very good condition (at least until Arequipa) but after some 100 kms south of Lima (roughly after Asia or Pucusana) can be quite deserted. If something...

Train for Machu Picchu

by iwys

The nearest railway station to Machu Picchu is at Aguas Calientes. From there it is a 20-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. Perurail trains for Aguas Calientes leave Estacion San Pedro in Cuzco daily at 6.50am, arriving at 10.51am, and return from Aguas Calientes between 3.30 and 5pm. The fare in the backpacker trains is $48 one way and $73 return. The train stops at Ollantaytambo. In high season only there is a much cheaper alternative from Ollantaytambo, which costs just $7 return.You will need to book well in advance, especially for the train back to Cuzco, as most people take the Inca Trail up and the train back.

Plane to Cuzco

by SirRichard

If you want to reach Cuzco from Lima, the best way is flying. There is no train, and buses might take up to 30 hours, so save some money and take the plane.There are flights with most companies, the most frequent are LAN and Tans Peru, that have several daily. They cost approx 60-70 USD each way.

Cuzco airport, waiting for luggage
Getting around using planes

by gt4715b

If you are in Peru for a short amount of time, the best way to get around is by plane. It's relatively cheap, easy to get tickets and LanPeru is a professional airline. I was in Peru in early September and I had no problem buying tickets the day before I wanted to travel.

Choquequirao : Ask Armando - Demandez a Armando

by Maillekeul

Armando is what they call here an "arriero" : he's supposed and he does care about your food, your backpacks (on a horse or on a donkey), and will guide you if necessary. Armando is walking on a leg and a half, but sometimes, he will be faster than you ! A cheap and good alternative to the Cusco agencies !Armando est ce que l'on appelle un "arriero" : il est suppose, et il le fait tres bien, s'occuper de votre bouffe, de votre sac (et du cheval ou de l'ane qui va avec) et pourra vous guider si necessaire. Armando boite bas mais ira parfois plus vite que vous ! Une alternative pas cher et sympa aux agences de Cusco.

The mule and Armando - La mule et Armando
Sailing down the Amazon

by TimMiles

This photo was taken during a boat trip from Pucallpa (the highest navigable point in the Peruvian Amazon) to the large inland town of Iquitos (accessible only by air or by river). I hitched a ride on a cargo boat along with many other travllers who were travelling home to vote in the Fujimori - Toledo presidential election so the boat was incredibly busy - every spare pipe had a hammock hanging off it, and every spare piece of floor was occupied (including the egine room). Hammocks were slung above and below my own and once you are in you are there to stay for five days -especially if it rains. The rain abated on day of the trip and I was able to amble about onthe roof of the boat, chatting and playing cards with the other passengers and watching the sunset of the amazon - beautiful and indescribably romantic, watching another cargo boat slipping in the opposite direction.

Sunset over the amazon

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