Driving in Lima is hazardous. Not only are the roads in a bad condition, but local drivers are reckless and aggressive. Car rental is therefore best avoided. The regular buses serving the city consist of microbus vans and larger 'school bus' vehicles. These are plentiful and inexpensive, although uncomfortable and frequently involved in accidents. These 'micros' and 'combis' can be flagged down in the street. Destinations are usually not marked so ask the driver before boarding. Taxicabs are also plentiful and cheap, of no particular make or model, but recognizable by plastic signs on the windshield. Taxis are not metered and the fare should be agreed before departure.
Word Travels is a comprehensive travel guide covering hundreds of cities and holiday resorts in more than 125 countries.
Related Lima Content
The Columbus World Travel Guide has been published for 26 years and is sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
Related Peru Content
The Columbus World Travel Guide has been published for 26 years and is sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
Word Travels is a comprehensive travel guide covering hundreds of cities and holiday resorts in more than 125 countries.
Peru City Guides:
|
Available Tours to Peru:
-
iExplore Peru: Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge -
$2500,
7 days
-
iExplore Galapagos & Peru Experience -
$4295,
14 days
-
iExplore Peru & Bolivia -
$3195,
11 days
-
iExplore Peru - Inca Trail -
$2295,
9 days
-
iExplore Peru - Machu Picchu & Amazon Basin -
$2695,
9 days
-
iExplore Peru Experience -
$2395,
7 days
-
iExplore Peru Luxury Experience -
$3095,
7 days
-
iExplore Peru: Nazca Extension -
$1595,
3 days
-
iExplore Peruvian Amazon Extension -
$875,
5-8 days
-
Inca Trek & Machu Picchu -
$695,
6 days
|