Lima Getting Around

Getting Around

In the city center you can easily walk around from one place to another. This also allows you to see both the hectic and tranquil parts of the city away from the main tourist attractions. Taxi If going further, a taxi ride between adjacent neighbourhoods costs about $2, or 4 soles if you speak Spanish well enough, whereas a longer ride may cost from $3 to $5. A reasonable price for a taxi service between the airport and Miraflores is about $7 to $8. Be sure to negotiate the fare prior to getting into the taxi; be also very discerning about which taxi you choose. There is a lot of paranoia in Lima, and the same goes for taxis. As a foreigner, don't get into shared taxis during the night. Taxi Plus, (+51 1) 578 4555, 24 hours, drives all over Lima. Public transport There are several types of public transport: big buses, medium-sized micros and combis, small vans packed with up to 20 people. Usually you can stop them at any point, though it's easier at the end of a block or at traffic lights. If a bus or combi is not full enough the driver will go slower in the hope more people hop in, so take a cab if you're in a hurry. If you only wanna go for a short distance (like 10 blocks), just say "china" (pronounced cheena), and pay 50 centavos. For longer distances you usually pay from 1 to 1.60 sol.