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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Peru

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Peru's transportation landscape blends extensive road networks and river systems with ongoing modernization efforts amid geographic challenges like the Andes and Amazon. Strengths include 84% paved roads, 206 airports led by Lima's Jorge Chávez hub, and booming PPP investments in metros, ports, and ring roads totaling billions. Challenges persist in low road density, informal urban buses dominating Lima commutes, and rural access gaps. Residents rely on long-distance buses, while visitors enjoy expanding air links and sustainable urban initiatives in Lima-Callao.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
5.2/10

Basic public transport with good coverage in Lima via Metropolitano BRT, expanding Metro Line 2, and buses; informal combi minibuses handle 60%+ of commutes. Limited trains (2,374 km, disconnected networks) and regional services. Sustainable Urban Transport project pushes integration, non-motorized options, and fleet modernization, but reliability and coverage gaps remain outside capitals.

Road Infrastructure
6.1/10

National network spans 85,900 km (84% paved, including 350 km divided highways) along Pan-American Highway; 16 concessions added 2,163 km quality roads. Maintenance varies, with urban congestion in Lima and rural unpaved sections. Ongoing 6,500+ km projects via PPPs like Lima Peripheral Ring Road improve connectivity, though low density hampers logistics.

Internet Speed
5.8/10

Average fixed broadband speeds around 120 Mbps in 2026, with mobile at 90 Mbps; 13,500 km fiber optic network supports urban growth. Major providers cover cities well, but rural-urban gap persists despite investments.

Avg: 120+ Mbps • 13,500 km network focused on urban areas and highways; expanding via PNIC but limited rural penetration

Airport Connectivity
7.2/10

206 airports (31 major) provide strong domestic coverage; Jorge Chávez (LIM) handles 98% international flights as key hub, with expansions opening mid-2025. Key airports in Cusco, Arequipa, Iquitos, Piura; new builds in Amazon/Cusco enhance tourism/export links.

Hubs: Jorge Chávez LIM (Lima), Alejandro Velasco Astete CUZ (Cusco), Rodríguez Ballón AQP (Arequipa)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
PEN 45-60/month (Lima Metropolitano)
Bus Trip
PEN 1.50-3.50 single ride (Lima)
Taxi
PEN 3-5 start + PEN 1.5-2/km (Lima)
High-speed Train
No high-speed; intercity bus Lima-Cusco PEN 80-150

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Major cities (Lima, Arequipa, Cusco) since 2022, expanding to highways and tourist areas by 2026
4G Coverage: 95%+ population coverage, strong urban/rural via Claro, Movistar, Entel

Reliable networks with good speeds in populated areas; 4G dominant nationwide, 5G growing in key zones supporting transport apps and connectivity.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid 6 months with IDP (required for non-Latin American licenses); long-term residents must convert to Peruvian license via MTC exam/process. Drives on right side.