Arequipa Travel Guide

Getting There: By Air: Jorge Chavez Aeropuerto Internacional de Lima (+51 (1) 517-3100; http://www.lap.com.pe/) is the only international airport in Peru. Transfer from Lima to the Arequipa Airport (Aeropuerto Rodriquez Ballon), a 50 min. flight. Airlines include: Air Canada (+1 800 776 3000/ http://www.aircanada.ca ) Air France (http://www.airfrance.com/) American Airlines (+ 1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com) British Airways (http://www.british-airways.com/) Continental (+1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com ) KLM (http://www.klm.com/) Taca Peru (http://www.taca.com/index.asp) Iberia (http://www.iberia.com/) Lacsa (http://centralamerica.com/cr/lacsa/lacsa.htm) Tans Peru (http://www.tansperu.com.pe/) Aeropuerto Rodriquez Ballon (+51 054 443 464, +51 054 443 458) is located approximately 5 mi. (7 km) southwest of the city center. Airlines include: Aero Continente (+51 01 242 4242; http://www.aerocontinente.com) LanPeru (+51 01 213 8200; http://www.lanperu.com) Tans Peru (+51 01 213 6000 http://www.tansperu.com.pe/)

By Rail: PeruRail (+51 54 215 350; http://www.perurail.com) provides service to Arequipa. Visit the website for schedules and fares.

By Bus: There are 2 bus stations in Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre and Nuevo Terrapuerto. Both stations are located in the Parque Industrial on Avenida Andrés Cáceres. However, be aware that Arequipa's bus stations and buses themselves frequently attract thieves and pay very close attention to your luggage. Also, make sure to verify that the bus company is reputable. Bus companies include: Ormeño (+51 01 472 5000) Cruz del Sur (+51 01 424 1005) Civa (+51 01 332 5236) Oltursa (+51 01 475 8559) Cruz del Sur (+51 622 626) Civa (+51 426 563) Julsa (+51 331 952) Ormeño (+51 352 321) Civa (+51 084 812 813) Cruz del Sur (+51 084 233 383) Reyna (+51 054 426 549) Cristo Rey (+51 54 213-094)

Getting Around:

By Taxi: Taxis are inexpensive and easily hailed on the street. It is best to use taxis when going out at night. Companies include: Taxi Seguro (+51 054 450 250) Taxi Sur (+51 054 465 656) Master Taxi (+51 054 220 505) Ideal Taxi (+51 054 288 888)

By Car: A car is only needed in Arequipa if you want to tour the countryside and surrounding areas. Rental car companies include: Lucava Rent-a-Car at Aeropuerto Rodriquez Ballon (+51 54 650 565) Centro Comercial Cayma no. 10 (+51 54 663 378) Avis (+51 054 443 576) Palacio Viejo 214 (+51 054 282 519)

By Foot: The easiest way to see Arequipa is on foot. Most of the major tourist destinations are within walking distance of the major hotels.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 352