Arequipa is located in the southwestern area of Peru. Due to its strategic location,Arequipa has been,and still is, an important source of income for the country (having the second largest economy of the country today). Arequipa is an important economic hub,connecting the southern Regions of Puno, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado with the Pacific Ocean. These factors make Arequipa an easy place to access.
Arequipa can be visited by air,sea,and land. The airport, Rodriguez Ballon of Arequipa,receives direct!lights from Lima,Tacna,and Cusco. Every year the port of Matarani welcomes a few international cruises, which spend two or three days in Matarani so that travelers can visit the city of Arequipa or nearby areas. Arequipa city and most of the main cities and tourist areas can be accessed by road. The most traveled route is the Panamerica (south and north) and then the roadto Juliaca in the Region of Puno which leads to the Region of Cusco. There are severalroads inbad condition which shouldn't be traveled. (You should ask for advice before planning a road trip to Peru.)
It is important to know that moving around the city of Arequipa or traveling by road from or to other cities in Peru is a challenge if you don't speak Spanish and/or if you aren't a very cautious, defensive driver. The city of Arequipa and surrounding districts hove an overpopulation of vehicles and the public transportation system is chaotic. Once inthe city,it is better to hire a driver to take you places orwalk when possible. (A walk around the city of Arequipa is a memorable experience.) Walking around downtown Arequipa during the doy is fairly sa e. (The traveler still needs to be cautious like in any other major city around the world.) At night, it is better to hire the services of a trustworthy company to take you around.
Rodríguez Ballon Airport - Arequipa:
Location: Av. Aeropuerto s/n, District of Cerro Colorado, Province of Arequipa, Region of Arequipa.
Phone: +51 54 34-4834.
Arrivals and Departures: This airport receives direct flights from Lima, Cusco, and Tacna. All international and domestic departures and arrivals can be checked at the Aeropuertos Andinos del Peru site.
Highlights: There is a bookstore,a few handcraft stores, a drug store,sorne coffee shops.
Transportation from and to: If transportation hasn't been arranged to take the traveler to his/her accommodation location, an unauthorized taxi shouldn't be hired. (Percentage of travelers robbed is high.) Ask for an authorized taxi driver. If pick up is arranged through a tour company, the reliability of the provider should be triple-checked to avoid disappointments. A private ride from the airport to the Districts of Arequipa or San Isidro costs USD $10.00 - $20.00 (depending on providers and service needed) .
Airlines:
1 hour and 05 minutes
1 hour and 40 minutes
3 hour and 30 minutes
30 minutes
Arequipa is the most important hub in southern Peru.The majority of the crops and minerals of mass production originating in Puno, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado Regions end in Arequipa city or in the Matarani port. The "Panamericana Sur" highway has one lane per side in the majority of the route, and sorne areas are curvy with deep cliffs. Drivers need to be very cautious when traveling by road and it is not recommended to travel at night.
There are hundreds of bus companies, but not all of them hove been authorized to operate or,most importantly,are sa e for traveling. Below is a list of bus companies which are known to offer a good service:
216 Kilometers - 5 hours and 30 min
1787 Kilometers - 25 hours by road
484 Kilometers - 8 hours by road
164 Kilometers - 9 hours and 30 min
725 Kilometers - 3 hours and 30 min
267 Kilometers - 4 hours and 30 min
605 Kilometers - 12 hours and 30 min
1030 Kilometers - 14 hours and 30 min
116 Kilometers - 2 hours by road
460 Kilometers - 7 hours by road
780 Kilometers - 10 hours and 45 min
396 Kilometers - 5 hours and 30 min
815 Kilometers - 18 hours by road
311 Kilometers - 5 hours and 15 min
371 Kilometers - 5 hours by road
1575 Kilometers - 21 hours and 30 min
Arequipa offers a wide variety of private transportation companies offering a big variety of quality service. If an English-speaking driver is needed,a travel agency should be contacted to make arrangements. A traveler should never take a cab from the streets due to the high number of people robbed in cabs. Below is a list of reliable transportation companies:
Provides a private service. It can be reached at 21-2121 . (If calling from outside Peru add 011-51-54 in front of the number.)
Provides a private service. It can be reached at 20-0900. (If calling from outside Peru add 011-51-54 in front of the number.)
There are several options to rent cars in Arequipa, but getting around isn't an easy task. Driving in Arequipa can be a real challenge because traffic rules aren't always respected unless there is a traffic light. Also, there is an over-population of vehicles and drivers are very aggressive. Travelers are able to drive with their country's driver's license but passport and immigration card need to be carried at all times. When renting a car, the traveler will be asked for a credit card, a deposit amount, passport, immigration card, and driver's license. Below is a list of reliable rental companies:
Reliable company but not the cheapest one.
Reliable company offering good prices with a limited stock.
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