by bus
There are many buses to the south, i.e. Pisco, Ica, Nasca and on to Arequipa. Preferably take the well-knowned companies like Ormeño and Cruz del Sur. These buses depart from their respective terminals in Lima, situated almost next to each other on the Avenida Javier Prado, more or less where Miraflores meets San Isidro with the Via Expresa (Paseo de la Republica). About 15-20 minutes by taxi from the centre of Miraflores. Advantage of these buses is that, although a little more expensive than others, they are safer. These buses don't stop to pick up passengers (maybe thieves and robbers, mostly armed) who stand waiting along the highway. Therefore whenever possible and/or feasible, avoid overnight travel.Early morning departures (7 -8 am) and afternoon departures (noon-2 pm), routing Pisco-Paracas-Ica-Nasca-Arequipa. The 8 am arrives Pisco/Hotel Paracas around noon. The afternoon...
