Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
jackings and robberies. Paying a bit extra for luxury bus services is often worth the added
comfort and security. Exercise extreme care with your belongings on cheaper buses and
refrain from keeping baggage in overhead luggage racks. It is also recommended to carry
extra food with you on long bus rides in case of a breakdown or road strike.
International
From the Terrapuerto bus terminal,
Ormeño
( 42-7788)
has two buses a week to Santi-
ago, Chile (US$130, 2½ days), and three a week to Buenos Aires, Argentina (US$190,
three days).
Long-distance
Most bus companies have departures from the
terminal terrestre
or the smaller Terrapu-
erto bus terminal, both of which are together on Av Andrés Avelino Cáceres, less than
3km south of the city center (take a taxi for S5). Check in advance which terminal your
bus leaves from and keep a close watch on your belongings while you're waiting there.
There's an S1 departure tax from either terminal. Both terminals have shops, restaurants
and left-luggage facilities. The more chaotic
terminal terrestre
also has a global ATM and
a tourist information office.
Dozens of bus companies have desks in the terminal so shop around. Prices quoted in
the boxed text show a range between super-luxury
Cruz del Sur
( 42-7375)
and
Ormeño
( 42-3855)
with 180-degree reclining 'bed' seats, and no-thrills
Flores
(
42-9905, 43-2228)
which travels to a greater variety of destinations including Mollendo,
Moquegua and Ilo.
AREQUIPA BUSES
DESTINATION
COST (S)
DURATION (HR)
Cabanaconde
17
6
Camaná
45
7
Chivay
15
3
Cotahuasi
30
12
Cuzco
25-126
9-11
