Public Transport

Situated in Callao, about 11 km from central Lima, the Jorge Chávez International Airport is Peru's main airport and, therefore, the major hub for both domestic and international flights. The best way to get to your accommodation in Lima, which most likely will be in the Miraflores district, is by taking an Airport Express bus, the city's official airport service. You can buy your ticket online, on the bus (cash only), or inside the airport at their official counter in the international and domestic arrivals hall. They run every 30 minutes. They are safe, quick, and comfortable. If you are staying in another district, the most convenient way is to take a taxi (read our Taxi section for more information on taxi services in Lima). Here are a few taxi companies providing airport services: Taxidatum (Book your taxi online) Taxi Green: +51 1 484 40 01 Taxi 365: +51 981 057229 Taxi Directo: +51 1 7111111 You can pay for your taxi ride inside the airport at their sales point (the price is fixed). Both the airport bus and taxis are located right after the exit doors to the street.

Taxis are the most convenient way to travel around Lima. Although finding a cab will not be hard, there are a few things to keep in mind before hopping into one. Many taxis in Lima are unregulated, so when offered or hailing a cab, first check if they are yellow or have checkers on the side. Keep an eye out for a license number painted on the side of the vehicle, as well as a SETAME sticker on the windscreen. Official taxis can be found at taxi stands or be called by phone. Rush hours, Sundays, public holidays, early mornings and late at night tend to be more pricey. Also, since they don't have taximeters, fares should ALWAYS be negotiated beforehand. For a more reliable mode of transportation around the city, consider ordering a ride on the Uber app.

The public transport system in Lima has improved in the last few years, but it's still not the best and most convenient way for tourists to move around the city. Learn more about travelling in Lima under the 'Taxi' section of this guide.

Overall, citizens of all countries within the European Union and Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America, South America, citizens of most Central American countries (except Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic), and citizens from the following Asian countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand DO NOT need a tourist visa. Simply a passport valid for 6 months from the date of entry to Peru. Other citizens are required to apply for a tourist visa at their nearest Peruvian Consulate. Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela may enter with only a valid national identification document. The maximum stay in Peru on a tourist visa is 183 days without permission to work. For longer periods or other purposes, a visa is required.

Boticas or Farmacias can be easily found throughout Lima and you shouldn't have any difficulties finding your medicine here. Some of the main pharmacy chains in the city include InkaFarma, MiFarma and Boticas y Salud.