Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Emergency
Policía de Turismo
(PolTur, Tourist Police; 23-5123; Plaza Túpac Amaru s/n;
24hr)
If you have something stolen, you'll need to see these guys to get an official police
report for insurance claims.
Immigration
22-2741;
www.digemin.com.pe
;
Av El Sol 612; 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
Can renew tour-
ist visas and replace a lost Tarjeta Andina (tourist card) - be prepared for a lot of red tape.
Internet Access
Internet cafes are found on almost every street corner. Many hotels and cafes offer free
wireless.
Internet Resources
Andean Travel Web
(
www.andeantravelweb.com
)
More than 1000 pages of information
and recommendations.
Diario del Cusco
(
www.diariodelcusco.com
)
Online edition of the local newspaper
(Spanish-language).
Municipalidad del Cusco
(
www.municusco.gob.pe
)
The city's official website.
Jack's Guide
(
www.jacksguide.com
)
Good bilingual information for visitors and calendar
of events.
Laundry
Lavanderías
(laundries) will wash, dry and fold your clothes from around S3 per kg.
They're everywhere, but cluster just off the Plaza de Armas on Suecia, Procuradores and
Plateros, and on Carmen Bajo in San Blas. The further you get from the Plaza de Armas,
the cheaper they get.
Left Luggage
If you're going trekking for a few days or even just on an overnight excursion, any hostel
will store your bags for free. Always get a receipt, and lock your bags. The bags should
have identifying tags showing your name and the drop-off and expected pickup dates. For
soft-sided bags, we recommend placing them inside a larger plastic bag and sealing them
shut with tape. Then sign your name across the seal, so that you can tell if your bag has
been opened while you were away. It's best to keep all valuables (eg passport, credit cards,
