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Should You Travel By Bus In Peru?
Even though we’re experts at the airport, we know there’s more than one way to explore Peru. Travel by air is not the cheapest method by any means. As a result, many people turn to intercity buses to explore the country. But should you travel by bus in Peru? Here are the 3 situations where you absolutely should, and 2 where you’re better off high in the sky. 1. When you’ve got plenty of time If you’ve got weeks on end to travel, then the bus suddenly becomes far more attractive. Bus rides up and down the coast take between 8 and 16 hours, depending on how far you go…
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Making Peru Expat Travel Easy
This week we’d like to take a moment to thanks some of our biggest supporters. Peru expat travel is a challenge! We help you with transportation and our friends will help you navigate life and the language. New Peruvian – http://www.newperuvian.com/ A longtime member of the expat community. An invaluable source of information for those wishing to visit or live in Peru. Need help with Peru expat travel? New Peruvian is an independent travel guide to Peru aimed primarily at independent travelers. Its main reason for existing is to help you get the most out of your trip to Peru, be it for five days or five months. You’ll find…
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What are the International Airports of Peru?
The vast majority of visitors to Peru will arrive to Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. But if you’re a backpacker or plan on doing a massive tour of South America, you might have wondered if it’s possible to fly into other cities in Peru. Are there other international airports in Peru? The answer is a resounding yes, but your flight options are limited. Let’s look at how you can get to Peru through some of its sneakiest routes. What are the Other International Airports in Peru? As of publishing, Peru has 3 airports with international service besides Jorge Chavez in Lima. These are Rodriguez Ballon, in Arequipa; Jose Quiñones,…
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How to watch TV from home: The Expat Edition
What do you miss from home? Part of the expat experience is hanging onto a few cherished things from where you call home. For most people it is food. For the rest, it is usually television. Most English speaking expats are from the United States. This post is geared towards them. Whatever it is, you want safe, affordable and reliable options. You want to watch current movies, series and or live television from the US? If you want to watch Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or Amazon from the US, you are going to have to use a VPN. Hulu, for example is completely blocked without a high quality VPN. Netflix and…
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AeroPeru Returns to the Skies
If you’ve never heard of AeroPeru, don’t feel bad. They haven’t carried a single passenger since the dawn of this millennium. But, once upon a time, AeroPeru was the country’s flag carrier and number one airline. Now, the airline is back and looking to re-enter the Peruvian domestic air travel market. With the recent death of Peruvian Airlines, the timing couldn’t be better. But is this airline truly back to life? And what caused it to fade away in the first place? The History of AeroPeru AP flew through Peruvian skies between 1973 and 1999. For the most part, it was a huge success. The airline could take you to…
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Spring has Sprung in Lima, Peru!
How’s the weather during November? Having survived the unending grey of the Lima winter we recently welcomed spring. The weather is quite pleasant, warm and sunny. The high during the day is a very pleasant 72 with an overnight low of about 65. Along the Costa Verde Highway surf rentals are back for the season. Surfers are flocking to the beaches. It’s shorts weather again! What can you do in Spring? It is a fantastic time of the year to bike, ride a bicycle, hike, or just take a nice long walk. Other things that are popular this time of year are having a barbecue with friends on the rooftop…
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What Is The Lima Pass Card?
Tenured veterans of Lima know how disorganized transportation has been here. A recent arrival might look around and see a semblance of normalcy. Buses stop at bus stops, route numbers are labeled on signs, and people wait in line dutifully. But it wasn’t always this way. Before the Lima Pass card, prior to the Corredores, and many projects ago, public transportation was a total mess. It’s still got a long way to go. But some of the recent changes to the system have had a massive impact on transportation efficiency in Lima. Today we’ll talk about the Lima Pass card, the latest innovation in Lima’s public transportation. How Does the…
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How Much Does Gas Cost in Peru?
If you’ve ever contemplated getting your own car or you’re considering renting one while you visit Peru, then you might have wondered: How much does gas cost in Peru? And just why is the price what it is? We’ll cover that, and more. How the Price of Gas is Determined To start, let’s be clear that when we say “gas”, we’re talking specifically about good old fashioned gasoline. My apologies to the English, but we’re not calling it Petrol. We won’t be getting into GLP or GNV, liquefied gas products that can also be used to power your vehicle, in this article. Like anywhere else in the world, gas prices…
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Gringo Prices – Real or Myth?
Gringo Prices – Myth or Reality? First, what is a gringo? grin·go /ˈɡriNGɡō/ Learn to pronounce noun DEROGATORY•HUMOROUS noun: gringo; plural noun: gringos (in Spanish-speaking countries and contexts, chiefly in the Americas) a person, especially an American, who is not Hispanic or Latino. Gringo Prices That leads us to ‘Gringo Prices’ and what they are. If you do a quick Google search for the term, you will find it usually means that a traveler is being taken advantage of when it comes to the purchase of goods or services. I’ve talked to many of my friends before writing this post and most say that gringo prices are a real thing. I feel…
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Peruvian Airlines Closes and Cancels Flights
As of October 4th, Peruvian Airlines is no longer operating in Peru. The company announced its decision via an official communication, which has since been circulated across every medium imaginable. The shut down will have consequences for travelers in Peru, as well as the many Peruvian residents who used the airline regularly. The news came as a real surprise since no major incidents had occurred. So, what happened? What Happened to Peruvian Airlines? The company blames the Peruvian government, specifically SUNAT, the tax collection agency. At the heart of the dispute was the cost of two planes that the airline had imported to use in Peru. Anyone who has tried…
