Central Highlands - Peru - page 627

tomer. The workshop is a tough 15-minute walk above central Ayacucho (opposite Tem-
plo de Belén) and can be hard to find: a taxi's not a bad idea.
Information
Internet cafes are on almost every block, particularly along the pedestrianized section of
Jirón 9 de Deciembre. Almost every hotel now offers wi-fi.
BCP Offline map Google map (Portal Unión 28) Visa ATM.
Clínica de La Esperanza ( 31-7436; Independencia 355; 8am-8pm) English is
spoken.
Inka Farma Offline map Google map (Jirón 28 de Julio 250; 7am-10:30pm) Pharmacy.
Interbank Offline map Google map (Jirón 9 de Diciembre 183)
iPerú Offline map Google map ( 31-8305; [e-mail]; Plaza
Mayor, Portal Municipal 45, Municipalidad Huamanga; 9am-6pm Mon-Sat, to 1pm
Sun) One of Peru's best tourist offices. Helpful advice; English spoken.
Police (Jirón 28 de Julio 325; 24hr)
Lavandería Arco Iris Offline map Google map (Bellido 322) Provides both wash-and-dry
and dry-cleaning services.
Money changers Offline map Google map (Portal Constitución) On the southwest corner of
the Plaza de Armas.
Policía de Turismo ( 31-7846; Jirón 2 de Mayo 100; 7:30am-8pm)
Post office (Asamblea 293; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat) It's 150m from the Plaza de Armas.
Getting There & Around
Air
The airport is 4km from the town center. Taxis charge about S10. Flight times and airlines
can change without warning, so check airline websites for latest schedules. Daily flights to
Lima are with Star Perú Offline map Google map ( 31-3660; Jirón 9 de Diciembre 127)
at 6:50am and with LC Peru Offline map Google map ( 31-6012; Jirón 9 de Diciembre
160) at 5pm.