Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima is named after the Peruvian pioneer pilot. It is Peru’s main airport and offers domestic and international services with its airlines. These include Aero Condor, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Delta, Continental and Air Canada. The airport serves around six million passengers annually. www.lap.com.pe
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Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport; it is recommended that passengers use the services of one of three official taxi companies located directly outside the Arrivals hall.
Bus: The center of Lima can be reached by bus. Alternatively combis (minibuses) run to/from central Lima, stopping along the main avenues in the city (Abancay, Tacna and Wilson avenues). No buses enter the airport grounds; the nearest stop is on the main avenue that leads from the city center to the airport.
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The parking lot is located in front of the main terminal building. The first ten minutes of parking are free; parking is then paid on an hourly basis. Secure parking is available at entrance.
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Money and communications: There are bureau de change in the main hall of the International zone and a post office on the ground level. ATMs are available throughout the airport.
Eating and drinking: There are three restaurants on the mezzanine level, in the International zone, as well as cafés and fast-food outlets.
Shopping: Duty-free is available before customs. A shopping area is located in the main hall, with shops selling crafts, books, magazines and other items.
Luggage: The baggage storage area is located in the main hall.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a medical center, which can provide a vaccination service, on the mezzanine level; emergency medical services are available 24 hours a day. The service is free. A private medical service is located on the first floor of the International zone.
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The Manhattan Inn Airport Hotel (tel: +51 (0)1 464 5811) is situated nearby, five minutes from the airport. The Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores (tel: +51 (0)1 242 3200) and the JW Marriott Hotel and Stellaris Casino Lima (tel: +51 (0)1 217 7000) are located in Miraflores and can provide transport to/from the airport; guests should request this service in advance. Information on nearby hotels is available from the information desks.
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There are disabled toilets; ramps provide wheelchair access to all areas of the terminal. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline in advance. Facilities for visually-impaired and hearing-impaired passengers comply with international regulations.
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An office of one of Peru’s private telephone companies is located in the main hall, open 24 hours a day. It is equipped with telephone booths, as well as fax and internet facilities. There is an Internet café in the International transit area. There are three VIP lounges operated by airlines and other organizations, the Peru VIP Lounge; the VIP Club Lounge for first-class passengers of specific airlines, and the Authorities Lounge. Diners cardholders may use the VIP lounges in the terminal.
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