Lima - Discover Peru: Experience the Best of Peru - page 175

Lima's Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (code LIM; 517-3100; www.lap.com.pe ;
Callao) is stocked with the usual facilities, plus a pisco boutique. For international flights, it
is advisable to arrive three hours prior to check-in.
Flights are subject to a departure tax (international/domestic US$31/6). These are gener-
ally included in the ticket.

Bus
There is no central bus terminal; each company operates its ticketing and departure points
independently. Some companies have several terminals, so always clarify from which
point a bus leaves when buying tickets. In addition, companies have various classes of
service. For long trips, look for buses with bus cama service - large reclining seats. It is
best to buy tickets in advance for popular destinations such as Cuzco.
The following companies are recommended:
Cruz del Sur (

311-5050; www.cruzdelsur.com.pe ) Central Lima ( 431-5125; Quilca 531) ; La Victoria (

225-5748, 903-4149; Av Javier Prado Este 1109)

Oltursa (

708-5000, 225-4495; www.oltursa.com.pe ; Av Aramburu 1160, Limatambo)

Ormeño Offline map Google map ( 472-1710; www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe ) Central Lima ( Carlos Zavala
Loayza 177) ; La Victoria (Av Javier Prado Este 1059)

Tepsa Offline map Google map ( 202-3535; www.tepsa.com.pe ) Central Lima ( 427-5642, 428-4635;

Paseo de la República 151-A, Central Lima) ; Javier Prado ( 202-3535; Av Javier Prado Este 1091)

Car
Lima has major intersections without stoplights, kamikaze bus drivers, spectacular traffic
jams and little to no parking. If you still dare to get behind the wheel, there are several US
companies that have 24-hour desks at the airport. Prices range from about S130-338 per
day, not including surcharges, insurance and taxes (of about 19%). Hiring a taxi is your
best option.

Getting Around

To/From the Airport