Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AIRLINES IN PERU
Most airlines fly from Lima to regional capitals, but service between provincial cities is
limited. The following domestic airlines are the most reliable.
LAN
( 01-213-8200;
www.lan.com
)
LC Busre
( 01-619-1313;
www.lcbusre.com.pe
)
Peruvian Airlines
( 01-717-2222;
www.peruvianairlines.pe
)
Star Perú
( 01-705-9000;
www.starperu.com
)
TACA
( 01-511-8222;
www.taca.com
)
TICKETS
Buy tickets online or via a recommended agent and be sure to reserve well ahead for ma-
jor holidays (
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)
, when flights sell out.
Ensure all flight reservations are
confirmed and reconfirmed
24 and 72 hours in ad-
vance; airlines are notorious for overbooking and flights are changed or canceled with sur-
prising frequency. Confirmation is essential during the peak months of June through
August.
BICYCLE
Reasonably priced rentals (mostly mountain bikes) are available in popular tourist destina-
tions, including Cuzco (
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)
, Arequipa (
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)
and Huaraz (
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)
.
These bikes are rented for local excursions, not to make trips all over the country.
Climate Change & Travel
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO 2 , the main cause of human-induced climate
change. Modern travel is dependent on airplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometer per person than most cars
but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO 2 ) and particles also con-
tributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate the
carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse
gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet off-
sets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
