Wednesday, February 3, 2010

CUSCO - PERU Transportation

You can use public transport buses and mini-buses to get about the city with a charge of just under one Sol (S/.1.00). On the other hand, taxis have a fixed urban tariff of two Soles (S/. 2.00) possibly rising to five Soles if you're going to the airport.

To get to Machu Picchu, the visitor must travel by direct train to Aguas Calientes and from there, board any of the buses provided by the six different agencies which cover the route up to the citadel.

Peru Rail (ex-ENAFER The National Railroad Company) offers a variety of services to Machu Picchu.

Tourism autowagon: Daily departures from Cusco 7 days a week. 6 and 9 a.m. Length of journey: 3 hours. Return to Cusco: 3 and 6.30 p.m. The service includes bilingual hostesses, video-tv, snacks, sale of souvenirs and tourist Information. Fare: 55 dollars.

Inka Coach (Coche Inka): Monday through Saturday. Departure from Cusco: 6:25, 8:40 and 10:15 a.m. Return to Cusco: 4, 6 and 8:15 p.m. Same services as provided by the autowagon. Fare: 45 dollars.

Pullman Coach (34 dollars) and Tourist Class (20 dollars) with the same times of departure and arrival as the Inka Coach.

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