Lima Travel Forum

My husband will be working in Lima Peru for 10 days and I will be going along but on vacation. Is it safe for an english speaking female knowing no spanish to be travelling alone? What type of guided day trips are available? I would prefer to be sightseeing with other vacationers rather than alone. Any suggestions? After reading about Lima on the internet it has made me a little apprehensive. Should I go to Lima and travel through the day on my own???? Would appreciate advice from people who have visited Lima and their suggestions. Thanks, Cheryl

My parents want to go to visit Peru but they are planning on staying for a month.
Anyone knows a good, safe and cheap hotel in Lima???
They are in their 50's and planning to stay 1 week in Lima and 2 to 3 weeks in Cusco.
Have anyone been in any of these hotels? http://www.cuscoperu.com/cusco/hotels-accommodations/041-accommodations-hotels-cusco.php and what about Cusco? do you know any of these http://wikitravel.org/en/Cuzco? Or maybe another one?

Thanks

While in Lima I'd like to stay in whatever is considered the heart of Miraflores. Unfortunately I am getting mixed answers for where that is. Some say it is next to the Lacomar Mall. Some say I should be next to Parque Kennedy. Some say Calle De Las Pizzas.

Basically, I would like to walk out of my hotel and be in the main spot where the people are walking, shopping, dining etc. Almost every major city has a spot like that and I am assuming Lima's is in Miraflores. Is there a street or cross street that fits that description? Thanks!

I am planning a visit to Easter Island which requires being in Santiago Chile (only place that flies to Easter Island). Since it may be a long time before I ever get to that wonderful part of the world again, I am trying to add Peru as well.

I thought I would fly to Lima (since airfares are very reasonable), make my way to the Cusco area, and on to Santiago.

My problem is getting from Lima (or Cusco) to Santiago.

Round trip airfares from Lima to Santiago are almost $600 for the time I need to go. The bus is very reasonable, and I like buses, however it looks like it may take as long as three days which would be problematic since time is an issue.

I am hoping someone can offer some alternatives, creative or otherwise, which would allow me to get to Santiago at a reasonable price without taking three days.

Thanks!

any advice froa decent priced beach front hotel in lima? hotel needs to sleep 3
thank you

looking for inexpensive (but not so cheap it's unsafe and/or with bed bugs... for hotel near Lima airport for one night?

What kind of taxi fare can i expect from airport to Miraflores hotel?

What type of fare can I expect from Miraflores to central Lima plaza and activities there?

What kind of taxi fare can i expect from airport to Miraflores hotel?

What type of fare can I expect from Miraflores to central Lima plaza and activities there?

How is the zoo in Lima? Is it easy to get to from Miraflores?

Hi
can someone please please tell me the cost to keep a suitcase at the locker airport in Lima for 10 days?
thank you

Hi All,

I am planning to visit Lima(Peru) and Machu Picchu in April/May time frame. Have few questions and need advise from experts.

1. Is it good time to go in April end May time frame weather wise, pricing etc
2. I would like to spend some time in Lima visiting (1 or 2 days), and in Cusco and go to Machu Picchu by train ( not by Inca trail hike). Any advice on trip plan, what to cover, lodging etc.
3. Any good agents that you can recommend either local in Peru or in US. I am on a budget constraint.
4. Any recommendation on doing this on my own (without travel agent), and advise

Appreciate your replies.

Thx

I will fly from Miami to Lima on May 20. My flight will arrive around 4:10am. I'm thinking about booking a flight(TACA) to Cusco departing at 5:40am. Can anyone tell me the connection time is enough for passing through custom & check-in? TACA doesn't have a lot of daily flights from Lima to Cusco. If I miss this one, I can be in trouble.

Thanks!!

I AM ASIAN GIRL OVER 30, AND I AM TRAVELING TO LIMA PERU, (IS IT VERY SAFE FOR ME IN LIMA PERU ALONE). AND ANOTHER QUESTION IS
JUST TO LOOKING FOR LACOSTE SHIRT, I HEARD IT IS CHEAP TO BUY OVER THERE AND IT IS REAL ALSO. IS THAT TRUE. AND WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH IT COST APROXIMATELY, AND WHERE DO I TELL TAXI TO TAKE ME TO THE PLACE TO SELL LACOSTE SHIRT.

I am a middle aged woman and will be traveling with a very limited budget. I would like to buy imported eyeglasses. I was once told by somebody that there is some type of large market where everything from all over the world is sold there. Do you know it? Would it be safe to go?
Thanks for your answers and/or advise

Hi vters! :)

We have decided to go on a guider tour for Peru (10days)
below is our detailed itinerary - can please give us your opinion?
Do you think we missed out on anything? and do you think the
schedule is a bit tight?

appreciate your help :)

Day 1:
Flight from NY-Lima then connecting flight to Arequipa (3 hour layover at the airport)

In the afternoon Arequipa City Tour
The monastery of Santa Catalina, Parade Ground, The Cathedral, The cloisters, Church and Polychrome dome of the Jesus countryside, Colonial district of Yanahuara, Church and square of San Francisco, the neighborhood of San Lázaro and the Gully of Chinilla.
(one night stay in Arequipa)

Day 2:
08:30am departure to Colca Valley, along the way will pass for the Chachani volcano; will see beautiful landscapes and snowcapped, The National Vicunas Reserve: Pampa Cañahuas, also will make some stops in: Patapampa to watch its extraordinary wildlife, Pampas of Tokra and the viewpoint of the Andes,
(one night stay in Colca Valley)

Day 3:
Very early breakfast at the Hotel to then go towards to the “Cruz Del Cóndor” from where we will appreciate the Cañon of Colca and the flight of the condor; also the Pre- Inca hinging tombs and little villages: Maca, Yanque.
In the afternoon departure to the city of Puno by BUS
(one night stay in Puno)

Day 4:
Breakfast at the Hotel and pick out from the Port of Puno to visit one of the floating Islands: Uros continuing our trip to go to Taquile Island then return to puno
(one night stay in Puno)

Day 5:
Flight Juliaca / Cusco. Arrive to Cusco.

afternoon City Tour will visit: Main streets, Parade ground, Cathedral, Koricancha Temple and visit to the archeological parks: Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qénqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambo Machay.
(one night stay in Cuzco)

Day 6:
Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit to the craft fair of Pisac, Yucay, citadel of Urubamba, Archeological park of Ollantaytambo, Cloister of Chincheros church. Buffet lunch
In the afternoon transfer to the Hotel
(one night stay in Urubamba)

Day 7:
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the station to get into the train to Aguas Calientes - afternoon tour to MACHU PICHU
(One night in Aguas Calientes)

Day 8:
Today come back to Machupicchu to trek to Huaynapicchu.
In the afternoon return by train to Cusco.
(one night stay in Cuzco)

Day 9:
Flight Cusco to Lima

Afternoon City tour visiting: San Martín Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Basilica Cathedral, Arzobispal Palace, Municipal Palace, church of San Francisco
(one night stay in Lima)

Day 10:
Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to the bus station (04:00amAprox) to leave in Minivan to the City of Nazca. Arrival to the aerodrome to make the over flight of the mysterious and enigmatic Lines of Nasca. Lunch and suitable time (13:30 Aprox) return to Lima – Airport, arrive 20:30 then fly out LIMA-NY

Hello,
I'm going to stay in Lima for the Saturday afternoon and the whole Sunday. What can I do and where can I go?

Hi vters!

I'm planning to go early in machupichu to see the sunrise and trek to

huayna pichu - should i stay one night in aguas calientes or in

ollantaytambo? (im also planning to stay in cusco for 3 nights)

thanks!

Hi there,

I hope someone out there can help me out

Im looking to travel from Lima, Peru to Montevideo Uruguay......
im living in London so im not sure if there are any low cost airlines that operate through south America

Im just after the cheapest way to travel between the 2 locations weather it be airplane/train or bus

Thanks
Mario

I had a question regarding the reliability/schedule of the flights between Lima and Cuzco. Lim-Cuz is not that big a problem but I have a connecting flight from Lima to SFO (USA) at 12:15pm. Could I trust Star Peru or Taca to get me to Lima airport in time to make my flight from Lima-SFO?

Thanks in advance,

Asheesh

Hi,
Is there anybody who can tell me if at the cruise terminal in Callao, there are busses or reliable taxis to the city center ?
Thanks

Thanks for suggesting I use an ATM card when I visit Peru and Bolivia. I went to my local bank to activate it for overseas usage today. My card does not have the Visa logo but Maestro and Cirrus. Will I be able to use them in Lima and La Paz?

Also , I would like to try the local food. What is popularly sold in the markets and stalls? Is the staple food potatoes or rice? What snacks are usually consumed? How much should I allocate for food a day?

Thanks.

Thanks for suggesting I use an ATM card when I visit Peru and Bolivia. I went to my local bank to activate it for overseas usage today. My card does not have the Visa logo but Maestro and Cirrus. Will I be able to use them in Lima and La Paz?

Also , I would like to try the local food. What is popularly sold in the markets and stalls? Is the staple food potatoes or rice? What snacks are usually consumed? How much should I allocate for food a day?

Thanks.

I shall be flying into Lima in mid February and would like to know whether I will have problems changing UK pound into the local currency. I notice that US$ and Euro are mentioned always but not GBPounds. What is the exchange like? Also will I able to change them in Bolivia as I shall also be visiting La Paz.

What will the weather be like in February/March? Will there be any rain? We will be visiting the Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines and La Paz, Lake Titicaca and the Oruro Carnival in Bolivia.I know it is summer but will it be cold in these places.

As this will be my first time in S. America I hope to pick up a sovenir or two.
Are items made of apaca wool cheapwer in Peru or Bolivia?

Thanks, fellow vters.

Hi, my friend and I are looking for an apartment near La Universidad del Pacifico that we can rent and live in for five months (end of July - middle december). We will be studying at the University as international visiting students for one semester to improve our spanish.

If anybody knows a good way to search for an apartment, or knows of a place we can stay, your advice will be much appreciated!

Thank you,
Emma

We are going to Peru in May, with 1 day available for sight-seeing in Lima. We are not going with any tour company in Peru. However, we would like to get a 1 day tour for Lima - group tour or private tour, anything is fine. Can somebody suggest a good tour company for that.

We are staying in a hotel in Miraflores and don't understand any Spanish. Let me know if you think that we should instead get in touch with the hotel for a tour.

Also, how much would be a reasonable price for such a tour?

I will be travelling to Cusco on 01-22-09. I was wondering whether I should book a hotel in Cusco or Machu Picchu. I will be departing Cusco on 01-27-09 at 8:00am and I am wondering how easy it will be if I was to take a train from Machu Picchu back to Cusco in order to make my flight. Thank you.

Would like to take 2 adult daughters to Peru, especially Machu Picchu as the destination. Is it possible for non-Spanish speaking women to make arrangements with an agency in Peru to put together a trip which includes Machu Picchu, extra days un Cusco, a couple of days in Lima, Lake Titicaca and possibly the Nazca lines? Are the distances too great and would they require in country fligts? Any agency recommendations? We would book our own flight to Lima. This Mom will be covering most of the expense so I'm looking for budget, but safe rooms and tours.

When visiting Peru, I'm possibly going to be in Lima for 6 days at the most. How sane is it to rent a car as compared to taxi/public transportation and my own 2 feet for this time period? Just curiouse.

Hi Everyone,

My plane lands in Lima at 5:25am and I've read that it takes about 1.5 hours to clear customs, baggage, etc... Does anyone know approximately how long it takes to check in and clear security for outgoing flights? More specifically, I would like to book a flight to Cusco as early as possible on the same day but I would also like to leave myself with a comfortable amount of time in between flights in case of any unexpected complications.

The realistic flight times to Cusco are: 09:25, 11:25, 12:10, 12:20, and 13:15.

Can anyone advise on a safe flight time?

Thanks!

Hey everyone!Need a clean,safe and cheap hostel in trujillo near the plaza. Any suggestions?? I'd really appreciate it.Need it ASAP!!

Hola a todos! Necesito un hostal limpio,seguro y barato en Trujillo cerca a la plaza. Algunas sugerencias?? Se los agradecería. ASAP porfa!!

Isa