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Metropolitan Lima is a metropolis of almost 8.5 million people. Many of these people have migrated from the Andes mountains to find work in Lima, without success. For this reason, there is widespread poverty in the city center and in the peripheral areas. If you fly into Lima, the first thing you see upon leaving the airport is these types of poor neighborhoods between the airport and Lima's historic center.
Lima's pre-Hispanic and colonial architecture is beautiful and the city has several museums (such as Museo Larco) that tell the story of a country with a long history that produced a large number of coastal and Andean civilizations (such as the Moche, Chavin, and the Incas) and many local cultures. There are several archeological sites both within and around the city (locally known as huaca).
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By plane
Jorge Chavez International Airport (also called Jorge Chavez Airport Lima-Callao). Flight information - ☎ +51 1 511-6055 [url=http://www.lap.com.pe],]is in the harbour city Callao and within metropolitan Lima.
The airport is well connected with most cities in [[South America[/url]]. There are regular flights to [wiki=c4e56d069dc336ed1bbb573ded103073]Ft. Lauderdale[/wiki], [wiki=0f5de708d2f6808ffb0c3893b2b8964a]Miami[/wiki], [wiki=d0aa2dffa0da83f1f34681308d04db5d]Los Angeles[/wiki], [wiki=6921608ea5895f6671aa3731d0dc69fe]Newark[/wiki], [wiki=87809c954948d8a20507bee3648281b3]New York[/wiki], [wiki=8b1c40ce6629723de95905617aaf5743]Atlanta[/wiki], [wiki=a25b2dff7d13c650e6c7e6bfb3bba5a3]Houston[/wiki], and [wiki=09ea9b5e69df9e1385463fde29bc41cf]Dallas[/wiki] in the US. There are daily flights from [wiki=3eb8670d999ac077dd0e2c345cb7c905]Amsterdam[/wiki], [wiki=6314044c3803213e9fd3f3ecf8c90d65]Madrid[/wiki], [wiki=e20d37a5d7fcc4c35be6fc18a8e71bfa]Paris[/wiki], [wiki=0f5de708d2f6808ffb0c3893b2b8964a]Miami[/wiki], [wiki=8f354219c239d3445fd40b9561033eda]Bogotá[/wiki], [wiki=49837fd091472134706031790a00afb6]Medellín[/wiki], [wiki=aadcd2017119cf69f6e31dcb24e52a02]Quito[/wiki], [wiki=37b2eaeb7ad06c9a8ae273d1252cc29d]Santiago de Chile[/wiki] and [wiki=948ce72be6c871b84f6d0dab24f209ed]Toronto[/wiki].
Lima is the hub for many regional domestic flights and is served by LAN Peru, LC Busre, TACA Peru, and Star Peru.
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Two new central Terminals at:
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Most companies still maintain their own terminals in La Victoria, lined up along Paseo de la Republica, not Lima's nicest neighbourhood. Others are along the cross streets off of Paseo de la Republica (28 de Julio, Jiame Bauzate y Meza, Ave Mexico, Javier Prado Este, etc. etc.), which are better. There you find some of the more reputable companies like Cruz del Sur, Linea, Movil Tours, CIAL, OLTURSA, Ormeño, TEPSA, and ITTSA. Avoid bus companies that allow travellers to get into the bus outside the official stations. They are normally badly managed and can be dangerous, due both to unsafe practices and/or to highway robberies, which are unfortunately not uncommon. This should be heeded especially by female travellers going on their own. There are many shoddy bus services in Peru.
There are scams going on in the buses between Ica and Lima (July 2013) where people put water on the floor so your bags get wet and then they tell you to put it on the shelf above you. Later on, they distract you while getting off and then steal your backpack. If someone puts water on the floor be very careful!
Peru Hop is a new hop on hop off bus service to/from Lima stopping in Arequipa, Paracas, Ica, Huacachina and Cusco. Peru Hop is a tourist only service and will collect you from your hostel in it's safe, comfortable new buses with English speaking DVDs and clean toilets.
Regular buses run up and down the Panamerican Highway and inland:
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* North: [wiki=84a97309cbcfc0641f02f431c9f771ac]Huaraz[/wiki], [wiki=c6c3346e3f3e22d12ae39627f1d60a1c]Chimbote[/wiki], [wiki=65fbd9cca8ddbc8b3c7bb9fe40674ab5]Trujillo[/wiki], [wiki=f8d1aa039b6db684efed7c7f0eccee78]Chiclayo[/wiki], [wiki=710c0d946947a2b4165cf4927c66dfd3]Piura[/wiki], & [wiki=6c22ae5c05615ed8de8683b867c33c00]Tumbes[/wiki]
* East: [wiki=b0da60ba07e003517a252713141456bc]Ayacucho[/wiki], [wiki=f311bc4dd48fd0f8712926b90091541d]Cajamarca[/wiki], [wiki=a8ef69312253492a2b418717fdc73b43]Huancayo[/wiki], [wiki=84a97309cbcfc0641f02f431c9f771ac]Huaraz[/wiki], [wiki=3d38dc73f3e847fcf008eb60b6577b6a]Madre de Dios[/wiki], [wiki=5d535abeb64cc5b35a70a7c5449748c4]Pucallpa[/wiki], [wiki=8595abe05ed0d49d457e6d4bc25cac2f]Puno[/wiki],
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If going further, a taxi ride between adjacent neighborhoods costs about S/.6 soles(US$2), if you speak Spanish well enough. A longer ride may cost from S/.9-21 (US$3-7). A reasonable price for a taxi service between the airport and Miraflores is about S./36 (US$12), but may cost more from within the airport. By custom, taxis do not have meters; rather, the fare should be negotiated before boarding the taxi, or, if you request one by phone, at booking time. If asking for a ride on the street, don't be fooled into getting into the cab before a rate is negotiated. Be also very discerning about which taxi you choose, and avoid hailing random cabs off the street as much as possible.
Caution is advised in Lima, and the same goes for taxis. As a foreigner, do not ever get into shared taxis, and it might not hurt to look if there's someone hiding on the back seat or the trunk before entering.
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Public transport
Micro Buses or Combi Vans are small vans, small mini-buses, or larger full sized buses often packed full of people. You could stop them at any street corner, lately however, the government has clamped down and insists that they only stop at defined "paraderos", bus stops, at least in the more upscale parts of the city like Miraflores and San Isidro. In a combi you usually pay between S/.0.50-1.20. You won't need to haggle over the fare. Be careful with pickpocketers.
There are also medium and large buses, they operate the same as the micro buses but tend to be a little slower and are possibly safer.
On the side (and/or front above windscreen) of every bus or van you will find written the names of the major avenues it travels along, also the conductors generally lean out the door of the bus yelling the names of its destinations. If this doesn't make sense, ask the conductor. Also here be careful with pickpocketers.
Metropolitano [url=http://www.metropolitano.com.pe]]is a rapid transport bus system. This bus system is modern with wheel chair access. The buses are folding and express routes have their own dedicated lanes on express ways. Rechargable cards are used as tickets with a minimum purchase price of S/.5.00.The transport to one point to another cost S/.2.00 soles.
Metro de Lima Also known as Tren Eléctrico [url=http://www.consorciotrenelectrico.com.pe[/url]]Line 1 is fully functional, with passengers with trains serving Villa el Salvador, Parque Industrial, María Auxiliadora, Jorge Chávez, Ayacucho, Angamos, San Borja Sur, Javier Prado, Arriola, Gamarra, Grau, El Angel, Presbitero Maestro all the way to Bayovar in [[San Juan de Lurigancho[/url]] in Lima's northeast. There is a flat fare of 1.50 soles, but an electronic card must be purchased first.
Line 1 - currently 26 stations through 11 districts
See [wiki=4f2f45f165e0ebbf26b3ec411b764be5]Lima/Javier Prado East[/wiki] for more information.
Line 2 is under construction
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Live Folklore shows
Peruvian horses and Marinera Dance Shows in Mamakuna by Mirabus [http://www.mirabusperu.com/bus-panoramico/mamakuna/]
* Las Brisas del Titicaca, high lands dances [http://www.brisasdeltiticaca.com/]
* Restaurant Junius in Miraflores, dance from all over the country [http://www.junius.com.pe/]
* La Dama Juana Restaurant in Miraflores [http://ladamajuana.com.pe/]
More information about tourism, the National Authotity [http://www.peru.travel/where-to-go/lima.aspx]
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Lima te Llena (www.limatellena.com) If you have a bit of budget to spare and really want to see and eat Lima like a local, try their food tours that take you into neighborhoods and holes-in-the-wall that only residents know. They also have some Peruvian chicha workshops and classes to learn about one of Peru's most iconic popular urban arts.
*Bike Tours of Lima (www.biketoursoflima.com) Bicycle, Running & Walking tours in Lima. More than 4 years rated as the best thing to do in town make them an alternative to trust and consider.
*Escuela Etnia Peru Surfing in Lima... Surf lessons and or Surf tours to local and out of city breaks, All the gear and accesories provided...The owner is really friendly and happy to help... Lessons for adults and children. FOr information visit their offices on Avenida Larco 812, shop 102, Miraflores. Or phone 243-6756 or 998110006
*This company provides tourists with a combined city tour and a culinary tour of Lima. Travelers will visit a local market, have a hands-on cooking class and try different Peruvian dishes while they tour the city's main districts and historical points of interest. Great alternative if you don't have much time in Lima.
*A helpfull Peruvian family-run bed and breakfast for backpackers, in a quiet local neighbourhood. Ten minutes from the old city.
They can pick you up at the airport (20 minutes). Can offer you personalized services accompanying to visit Lima.
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Exchange
For some reason it is very hard to change money other than Euros and US-Dollars in Lima. You can't even change the currency from neighbouring countries in normal money exchanges and banks. You might find more flexible exchange offices at airports, but they often charge ridiculous service fees and exchange-rates. Changing money in Miraflores can be done safely with cambistas on the street, but you must follow a few simple rules to avoid being cheated. First, make sure that the cambista is wearing the vest-uniform indicating that he or she is an authorized, licensed cambista. Always ask for the exchange rate ("tipo de cambio"). It is worth it to compare with several cambistas, especially if you are changing a significant amount of money. Some of them do tricks with their calculators in your face and you won't notice, so the best way to know how much you should be getting is to bring a calculator yourself or use the one in your cellphone. Finally, make sure that the bills the cambista gives you have his or her seal ("sello") stamped on them - that way, if by chance one of them turns out to be counterfeit you can come back and complain. I have never gotten counterfeit notes from a cambista, but asking for the seal probably helps maintain the incentive for honesty.
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Withdraw
As anywhere, your best bet is usually to simply draw money from an ATM. There are banks dotted all over Lima and some of them have guarded ATMs. Chances are your bank will charge you a fortune every time you withdraw money so it is better value to get as much as possible when making a withdrawal. Banco de Credito and Scotia ATM's generally allow withdrawals up to 700 soles. Interbank has been known to charge insane fees (around $18 for a $50 transaction).
Withdrawal limits and comissions of local banks (for russian SberBank's visa electron card):
limit,PENcomission,PEN
Interbank 400 14.5
Scotia ≥900 0
Banco de la Nacion 400 0
BCP (Banco de credito) 700 13.5
At the airport, the only ATM on the ground floor is Interbank, but if you go upstairs and turn right there are ATMs from the other banks too.
Fortunately, most of Lima business accept dollars.
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Shop
Markets Av. La Marina in San Miguel on the way to the airport. An idea might be to stop there for last-minute shopping before leaving the country. These goods are similar to those of Av. Petit Thouars, but as the neighborhood is considerably less upscale and fewer tourists come here, the prices are a little lower.
If you are interested in purchasing Peruvian folk musical instruments, there are a number of stores selling charangos, quenas, antaras, etc. on Calle Cantuarias right near Astrid y Gastón. If you have the time, a number of these stores can help you find a teacher to learn how to play your purchase.
A limited section of cheap English book from prices of one sol can be found at the first stall on 964 Jiron Camana in the center. There are a large number of Spanish language book stalls in this area.
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Gastronomy has always been, since the days of the Spanish vice royalty, an essential aspect of life in Lima. During the last few years, however, the city's dining reputation has experienced a huge leap in the eyes of the world due to the fact that experts gathered in the Fourth International Summit of Gastronomy Madrid Fusión 2006 and formally declared Lima to be the "Gastronomy Capital of the Americas". The offerings in Lima are nowadays most varied and cover a wide range of types and cuisines, both regional and international.
Despite the wide range of choice in Lima's many restaurants, ceviche is surely number one on the list of dishes you must get to know, not only because it happens to be the "Peruvian national dish", but because of its unparalelled delicious taste. With the increasing interest in the Peruvian cuisine, ceviche is quickly making its way onto tables all over the world. But if you want to enjoy the real thing, don't miss it during your stay here in ceviche's Mecca. There is at least one cevichería in every neighbourhood, so it won't be hard to find one. Moreover, most criollo restaurants include ceviche on their menus; indeed, many restaurants do, even the more upscale nouveau-cuisine.
A second must goes to Asian cuisine, both Chinese and Japanese, which predictably, have a strong Peruvian influence. Chifas -that is, Chinese restaurants-, which can be counted by the hundreds if not thousands, are usually down-to-earth neighbourhood eateries, offering a fare rich in seafood and chicken. Japanese restaurants, on the contrary, are less widespread, and more upscale and expensive. Their forte is, of course, a year-round supply of the freshest and most variegated seafood.
Peruvian food tend to be spicy and heavy. Try it with method and ask if any dish is picante (spicy), and if you are not fond of that, avoid it since it may be really picante. A full meal may be really heavy and cause problems even if it's perfectly nice and well prepared with fresh ingredients.
Travelers longing for a delicious falafel or shwarma sandwich will be pleased to learn there is an excellent cafe along Parque Kennedy that serves these type of Middle Eastern foods at reasonable prices.
There is a heavy presence of Western fast-food chains such as KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's, Subway and Starbucks Coffee all over the city if you'd rather not try anything new to you. Places such as Chili's and Friday's are scarce, but can be easily found around Miraflores. Also, you shouldn't miss Peruvian-style hamburgers at Bembos or traditional Peruvian sandwiches in Pasquale if you want to give your everyday fast-food a local twist.
Lima is home to around 220,000 restaurants, cafes, juice bars and runs a program (Restaurante Saludable) to recognise clean and healthy restaurants. Only around 800 or 1.2% of venues have recieved this award, so keep your eyes open for the logo Restaurante Saludable.
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Pisco Sour is the national drink of Peru, made with Pisco, a brandy made of grapes. It is highly recommended that all adult visitors to Peru try this drink at least once before exiting the country. Visitors might be amused to learn that a controversy exists between Peru and its neighbor Chile over whose country really created the Pisco Sour, although the Chilean and Peruvian recipes are somewhat different. Variations include Maracuya Sour, Coca Sour and Chicha Sour and are offered in several bars around town. Just be careful with it; the fresh and sweet flavour makes easy to drink too much, and you can get drunk so easily.
*Inca Kola is the most popular soft drink in Peru, one of few sodas that Coca Cola couldn't defeat (until they bought the company). It's a yellow-fruit flavored drink that tastes like cream soda.
*Jugos You can find great fresh fruit drinks all over Lima. Starting from 0.50 soles for a fresh orange juice at the market to some more expensive ones. Surtidos, containing several different fruits are quite tasty.
*Chicha Morada A non alcoholic refreshing purple drink high in antioxidants. It's made by boiling purple corn with pineapple, cinnamon, clove, and sugar.
* Lucid Lima Pub Crawl [http://www.lucidlima.com] is a great option if you want to party with other backpackers & locals on the cheap. Starting with an all-u-can-drink session it hits up bars and clubs in Miraflores every Saturday night
*Sometimes a noun, sometimes a verb, this drinking session known all over the world as a Pub Crawl o Bar Hopping, here in Peru, has been transformed into it's local version: the PISCO CRAWL!
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San Borja is a relatively safe middle-class area, home to many businesses.
Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro are some of the nicest and safest areas in the city. Although they sometimes come a bit pricier than the old city center and other parts, some budget accommodation options do exist.
*Beautiful apartments for tourists and visitors, weekly rentals, direct from the owner, do not pay commissions.
*Located in the historic center of Lima, in front of the Museums of Art and the Metropolitan of Lima, offers you a really good option for a good experience in the Old Town. Friendly staff and plenty of travelers would make your stay really special.
*One of the newest hotels in Lima, the Hilton features a stunning rooftop pool and magnificent accommodations, next to its Social Restaurant, 4 more fantastic dining choices on the same block.
*A top luxury hotel in Lima, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima offers ocean views from every room, an ideal Miraflores, Peru location and superb facilities and service.
*Offers budget lodging in shared dorms & private rooms, 4 blocks from Kennedy Park. Internet + Wi-Fi, TV/Cable, Continental Breakfast, Luggage Storage.
*Run by a friendly old lady who has a couple of rooms to sleep, shared bathroom. There is wi-fi, and every room has a refrigerator. She says herself that the neighbourhood is safe, but she also takes security measures. Cleaning is done by the guests, but it is relatively cheap.
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If you witness a crime being committed, do not intervene unless you are really sure of what you are doing: many criminals, even pickpockets, carry guns, knifes, etc and may use them if feeling threatened.
In general, a tried and true technique for staying safe in Lima is to simply maintain a low profile. Leave the Rolex at home, don't wear the fine suit and don't carry a laptop when hailing taxis on the street, and keep a relaxed, friendly, smiling attitude. If you do need to go out dressed like a gringo, call a taxi rather than hire one in the moment - the few moments you wait and the few extra soles you pay will be worth it.
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Thieves
While there is not much violent crime against tourists, opportunistic theft is rampant. Watch out for [wiki=3b2847685fe39e2c971c38b97b52b5de]pickpockets[/wiki] constantly. If you carry a purse, a camera, a backpack or just a pair of sunglasses hang on to them at all times. In crowded areas, put your back pack on your front and hold shopping close to you. Just keep your eyes open and be aware of people around you. In any case, if someone extremely friendly approaches (even wanting to shake your hand), just try not to talk that much, and they'll go away. It's normal to find polite people around trying to help tourists, but stay away from the extremely friendly ones.
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Football violence
Avoid the surroundings of Soccer / Football stadiums before and after big matches, since "barras bravas" (hooligans) can be very violent. Ask for advice if you plan to go there or thereabouts. Very infrequently, but occasionally, even in nicer tourist areas, gangs of youths, sometimes supporting rival football clubs, or strikers involved in a labor dispute may brawl. If you find yourself caught in the middle of such a confrontation, just try to move out of the way, preferably behind a closed door - these youths generally do not carry lethal weapons, and the worst that is likely to happen is that someone will get hit with a rock before the police arrive to break it up.
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Districts of note
Some areas of Lima are safer than others: [wiki=f988adc3dd4eb8f4ffa796be36caf842]Miraflores[/wiki] and San Isidro have large populations of well-to-do and wealthy Peruvians, not to mention large tourist groups, so they have large police presence to protect the population. Other districts, such as La Victoria, are much more dangerous. Visitors would be well advised to stay out of these areas unless accompanied by an experienced native or visiting busy areas during daylight hours. Downtown Lima is normally well patrolled but be careful anyway. Callao (the port, technically a different city) is rather rough: ask for advice before going there if you plan to. The area around the airport is generally safe and well guarded but use common sense while lugging your luggage outside the airport.
Miraflores safety note: Beware of women approaching you asking if you can escort them home on a bus because they don't feel safe. They will take you out of Miraflores and into a dangerous district where you will be robbed. Tell them if they don't feel safe then ask a police officer for help, but do not take them home. They have no business at all asking a tourist, who doesn't know Lima, for help.
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Sex
Staying safe for adults can also require an understanding of the sexual climate of Peru. In general Peru is a relatively conservative country in the sense of male and female roles, but at the same time Peruvians are extremely open to friendships with foreigners. Thus, some males can find themselves suddenly the object of flirtation by attractive young Peruvian women, but then be suddenly rejected for having violated some unwritten line of conduct in, say, discussion topics. Women can find themselves the object of unwanted looks and stares, but at the same time the risk of violence and rape is probably not as high as in many other countries.
A problem that can arise is the Peruvian concept of the pepera, found at certain night clubs or pubs. Peperas are usually attractive women aged 16-25 that deliberately entice foreign tourists and then spike their drinks with sleeping pills and rob them once they're unconscious. Usually peperas work in groups of two, although smaller and larger groups exist as well. Male "peperos" also spike the drinks of women but robbery is often accompanied by rape. Peperas in general are found in dense tourist areas, such as Park Kennedy in Miraflores as well as the Plaza Mayor (former: Plaza de Armas) in central Lima. One locale in particular that is notorious for dangerous peperas is the Tequila Rock discoteca in Miraflores and its sister in Pueblo Libre (La Marina).
Another cultural concept worth learning is the "brichera" (or "brichero"). There are two types of bricheras: the first type are women that are genuinely looking to meet foreign men in the hopes of dating or marriage or even a quick fling. The second type are women that search for foreign men with the implicit purpose of exchanging sex for small gifts or money. This second type of brichera is risky, especially for foreigners lacking local sensibilities, since it involves prostitution. These bricheras do not use contraception reliably, and therefore pose a higher risk for transmitting STDs (Sexual Transmited Diseases). If you decide to have a fling, make sure to use a condom.
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Taxis
Another important point to be taken into consideration is that you should not pick up just any taxi, especially when you are leaving the airport. It is not strange to hear news that some taxi drivers cheated tourists (for example, going from the northeast point of the city to the southeast part would take you at most S/.50 soles and that is the largest distance in Lima so do not pay more than that) by charging them S/.100 or even S/.200 soles for normal rides (even though Peruvian taxi drivers normally tend to increase their fares in front of gringos, it is not a massive difference). It is most advisable to use one of the official taxi companies inside the airport (such as Green Taxi) with set fares to ensure your safety or you may use taxidatum.com[http://taxidatum.com/?lang=en], which is a large taxicab database where you can identify the driver, automobile and other relevant information before arriving to Lima,you can also book your taxicab service online with one reputable company and the taxicab driver will be waiting for you at your arrival , don't take any risk when choosing your taxicab service in Lima Perú.
Taxi drivers have also been known to participate in robberies, express kidnappings or serve as get away vehicles. While the overwhelming majority of Lima's taxistas are honest hard working people trying to make a living, you should be alert if you are going to hail a taxi on the street, especially if you appear to be wealthy and/or a foreigner. Your safest bet is to have your hotel call a taxi for you or keep the numbers of official taxi companies ("radio taxis", which are marked with registered numbers) handy. Lima's tourist information centers will be willing to call one for you as well.
---Ebus lima airport Shuttle----
There is this new option for transportation from Lima's airport Jorge Chavez to Miraflores, its called ebus lima airport shuttle, is a shared bus with daily routes from the airport to miraflores. There are 2 bus stops and you can pay online in www.ebus.pe from home, the cost is 8$ per person, which is very economic price to get out from the airport which is 17 km from lima centre. Another thing is that the driver speaks english and french and they have experience in turism, all the drivers have their credentials and have all legal documents in order. You can find wi fi on board and battery charges. Its the best way so far to go from the airport to miraflores and the other way around.
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Embassies
Being the national capital, Lima hosts a large number of embassies. A number of them are clustered in San Isidro, Jesus Maria and Miraflores but they can be in the adjacent areas such as La Victoria or elsewhere. Some embassies are in a house located in a residential neighborhood and can be easy to miss while others are in bigger multi-story building along a busy road and easier to find.
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If you are flying out of Lima internationally, the airport tax is US$31, US$7.40 for domestic flights. As of January 2011 this tax has been rolled into the purchase price of the tickets at this airport. Ensure you receive a sticker on the back of each ticket from the check-in counter to attest to this at the security checkpoint.
The surrounding residential towns of Lima in the foothills of the mountains offer spectacular views and are ideal day-trips from central Lima.
If you are flying to your next destination, you can take the "S" bus to the airport (ask at your hotel for the stops) or any micro bus that says "Faucett" on its side. The trip from Miraflores takes about an hour and costs 3 soles. Cabs are of course more convenient and much more expensive.
If you wish to take a long distance bus, see the Get In section above for bus companies, the various locations of their terminals and their destinations.
Some popular destinations from Lima are:
*[wiki=171a98f4722267176bd0fe81f8980074]Arequipa[/wiki]- An attractive city in the south.
*[wiki=f311bc4dd48fd0f8712926b90091541d]Cajamarca[/wiki]- Hosts an exciting Carnaval every year.
*[wiki=fcf87620f0ea6fdbe6085c37e13ab585]Cuzco[/wiki]- The centre of the Inca civilization. Luxury tourist buses run twice daily with Cruz del Sur.
*[wiki=a8ef69312253492a2b418717fdc73b43]Huancayo[/wiki] can be reached by taking a scenic train trip through the Andes.
*[wiki=84a97309cbcfc0641f02f431c9f771ac]Huaraz[/wiki]- A mountaineering centre.
*[wiki=0cbe4855c14f1a2cdc47937d13100138]Iquitos[/wiki]- By plane or via Pucallpa.
*[wiki=967f96d98b992e7efffc9116266e7dbc]Ica[/wiki]- With an interesting museum and oasis.
*[wiki=c15e98043b42a2e8faff7d171c20a1da]La Merced[/wiki]- 7 hr by bus and you're in the jungle.
*[wiki=f5cd52953250a37d4e93af5990cdb736]Mancora[/wiki]- A very relaxing beach in the north that parties hard nightly.
*[wiki=6c0ff92cac5cfcd61d38ca8583674045]Matucana[/wiki]-
*[wiki=b394f79fea373f99adf31fcbf498ca51]Nazca[/wiki]- Home of the ancient and mysterious Nazca Lines. Luxury tourist buses run twice daily with Cruz del Sur.
*[wiki=5d535abeb64cc5b35a70a7c5449748c4]Pucallpa[/wiki]- Can be reached by bus or plane and is the only major river port linked by road to Lima. Its possible to travel by boat to [wiki=0cbe4855c14f1a2cdc47937d13100138]Iquitos[/wiki] from Pucallpa and on to the mighty amazon river.
*[wiki=7b638611c44945ecf3458feacb974b67]San Mateo[/wiki]- 4.5 hr outside of Lima.
*[wiki=ca7458fea14c71292686c424277192dc]Tarma[/wiki]- The Pearl of the Andes.
*[wiki=65fbd9cca8ddbc8b3c7bb9fe40674ab5]Trujillo[/wiki]- A city in the north home to Peru's largest adobe ruins.
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