Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Peru
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
5.2/10Basic 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
6.1/10National 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
5.8/10Average 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
7.2/10206 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
Reliable networks with good speeds in populated areas; 4G dominant nationwide, 5G growing in key zones supporting transport apps and connectivity.
Driving License
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.
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