Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chiclayo
40-125
12-14
Cuzco
130-175
21
Huancayo
57-175
7
Huaraz
35-100
8
Ica
22-76
4½
Nazca
50-86
8
Piura
59-144
12-16
Puno
140-170
18-21
Tacna
50-144
18-22
Trujillo
25-100
8-9
Tumbes
132-165
19
* prices are general estimates for normal/luxury buses
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, the following com-
panies have 24-hour desks at the airport. Prices range from about S130 to S338 per day,
not including surcharges, insurance and taxes (of about 19%). Delivery is possible.
Budget
( 442-8706;
www.budgetperu.com
)
Dollar
( 444-3050;
www.dollar.com
)
Hertz
( 447-2129;
www.hertz.com.pe
)
National
( 575-1111;
www.nationalcar.com.pe
)
Train
The
Ferrocarril Central Andino
( 226-6363;
www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe
)
railway
line runs from Estación Desamparados in Lima inland to Huancayo, climbing from sea
level to 4829m - the second-highest point for passenger trains in the world - before des-
cending to Huancayo at 3260m. There is no regular passenger service, but the train makes
