The Heart of Lima: Main Square

Getting There

• Car

  To reach Lima Main Square from Apurímac by car, take the PE-3S road heading west. This scenic route will take approximately 12 to 14 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Make sure to stop for gas and refreshments along the way, particularly in towns like Abancay and Andahuaylas. Once you reach Lima, follow the signs to the historic center. Park in one of the public garages nearby (expect to pay around 10-20 soles per hour) and then walk to Jr. Junín cdra. 1, where Lima Main Square is located.

• Bus

  For travelers using public transportation, head to the nearest bus terminal in Apurímac. Buses to Lima depart frequently and the journey takes about 12 to 15 hours. Major companies like Civa or Oltursa offer comfortable services with reclining seats and snacks. Tickets range from 60 to 100 soles depending on the class of service. Upon arriving in Lima, get off at the main terminal (e.g., Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte). From there, you can take a taxi or a local bus to the historic center. The taxi ride will cost approximately 20-30 soles, or you can take a bus for 2-4 soles. Once you reach the historic center, walk to Jr. Junín cdra. 1 to find Lima Main Square.

• Combination of Bus and Taxi

  Another option is to travel by bus from Apurímac to Lima as mentioned earlier. Once you arrive at the bus terminal in Lima (e.g., Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte), you can take a taxi directly to Lima Main Square. This will cost around 20-30 soles and will take about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take the Metropolitano bus system from the terminal, which is a more economical option, costing about 2 soles. Get off at the closest stop to the historic center and walk to Jr. Junín cdra. 1.