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- alanlidOxford, UK273 contributionsGetting around Lima can be quite a nightmare, since there is no metro (subway) system, the (car) traffic has mushroomed in recent years and the infrastructure can't cope. The result is endless jams, delays, contamination and - especially in the crowded Centro histórico, where the streets are cramped - constant blaring of horns (despite the frequent signs saying that drivers will be fined for gratuitous use of the klaxon). Taxis are common and quite cheap - but they add to the problem, are often slow (because of the traffic - the drivers are anything. but slow!) and of course, visitors can be leery of picking up a taxi at random. The Metropolitano bus service is a major step in the right direction and provides fast, cheap, public transport on a designated route (track), avoiding the traffic. Plastic cards are loaded with credit (each trip costs 2.5 soles - about 0.75c US). We got from Mirafores to (near) the Centro Histórico (Plaza de Armas), a distance of some 10kms - in about 15-20 mins; a taxi might have taken twice as long. Unfortunately, the system is still very limited in scope, but if you stay - as we did, in Miraflores, there are stations close by that take you north into town. Destinations are flashed up on a screen, so it's easy to know when to get off.. One major caveat: on the way into town (about 10am on a Saturday), there was plenty of room on the bus; coming back about 3 hours later it was jammed full - which means getting on and off involves some scrimmaging. Not fo the faint-hearted. But if you choose your times (e..g, avoid rush hour!) it's a good service.Written 8 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rbbrnoBrno, Czech Republic9,454 contributionsFast, reliable way to reach old town from Cruz del Sur station ("Estacion La Cultura") in case you are picking up bus tickets and you want visit Lima center. Plaza de Armas is about 3 kilometres far from the station "PresbÃtero Maestro". This part of Lima doesnt look exquisite, it has some nice churches, parks and is safe during the day in case you are not displaying expensive watches etc.Written 4 October 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Raul O1 contributionIt's always very fullat rush hour, but if you manage to get on the bus, it's very fast, especially on the express routes and trunk routes.Written 2 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.