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Lima: Transportation Options

Flying Into/Out of Lima

All international flights to Lima will land at Jorge Chávez International Airport which is located approximately 30 minutes from Miraflores.

Check with your travel agent regarding flights into Lima. It should not be a problem in getting to Lima however since an abundance of international carriers fly into Lima.

If your plan is to travel around LIma, then this airport is perfect since all domestic airports are accessible from Lima as well.

Access the Chávez International Airport website here.

Airport Transfer

Getting to the Spanish school in Lima is easy. You can either request an airport pickup from the Spanish language school, or you can use one of official taxis or shuttle services that run from the airport. You will pay about $20 for a taxi and $10 for a shuttle. Note: Prices can and do change.

We DO NOT recommend walking to the nearest main street to get an independent taxi. Stick to the official taxis at the airport.

Getting Around Lima / Miraflores

Traveling around Lima / Miraflores is simple. You will find an abundance of cheap public transportation options. The main options are buses, taxis or mini-buses.

Lima has 3 different types of official taxis available.

* Radio taxi companies
* Black limo taxis. Found at the airport and at larger hotels
* Yellow taxis (authorized by the city)

You will also see unofficial taxis. It is strongly advised NO TO USE these taxis. Your safety may be at risk.

Taxis do not have fare meters. This means you will need to negotiate a price. You should do this prior to getting into the taxi.

If you have any questions about getting around Lima or getting to other destinations in Peru, check with us, or check with the school if you are already in Lima.

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