Layover in Lima, Peru

Stuck at the Jorge Chavez Lima-Callao International Airport (LIM) in Peru? As Peru’s main international and domestic airport, there are many services and activities to help keep you occupied on your wait. If you have a long layover and are able to leave the airport, the historic center of Lima is 7 miles away from the airport. If you’re trying to figure out if you can leave the airport during your layover, click here for useful tips.

If you’re stuck in the airport, you can find a number of coffee shops and restaurants. Peru Plaza is a retail area of the airport located in the foyer of the new terminal. It has domestic and international shopping including silver and gold jewelry, alpaca clothing, leather, and T-shirts. There is also duty free shopping in the International Terminal and International Arrivals Area. In addition, the airport has banking services with Interbank in the Peru Plaza and International Arrivals Area, the Serpost post office in the Mezzanine Level, a VIP Lounge in the International Terminal, Travelers Assistance in the Main Hall, baggage wrapping and protection in the Main Hall, Cell Phone rentals in the Peru Plaza and International Terminal, Internet kiosks in the Peru Plaza, and Condor Travel Agency. There’s also a medical centre, which can provide a vaccinations on the Mezzanine Level

If you’re interested in ditching your luggage to see some sites, the airport has a Left Luggage facility at the Domestic Arrivals Area. For more information including rates, you can email guardianiaequipaje@yahoo.com or call (511) 517-3217.

The Costa Del Sol Ramada hotel is located within the airport and is a great place for those looking to rest or catch some sleep. The hotel has free internet, a gym and fitness center, meeting facilities, pool and restaurant. Each room features a 26 inch LCD TV with Cable, complimentary wireless internet access, marble bathroom with tub and shower, individual climate control, Mini-Bar, in-room safe and hairdryer. In addition our spacious suites offer a jacuzzi, 32 inch LCD TV, separate living room with sofabed. For a list of hotels near the airport click here.

If you decide to leave the airport on your layover, you can find taxis at domestic and international arrivals. Taxi companies include CMV, MitsuTaxi and Green Taxis (to reserve, email the following respectively cmv@exalmar.com.pe, reservas@mitsoo.net, contacto@taxigreen.com.pe) Car rentals are available through Budget Car Rental and Hertz in the International arrivals area. Super Shuttle Airport minibuses run to/from central Lima, stopping at Lima’s main avenues.

LayoverGuide.com’s Suggestions Of Things To Do On A Lima Layover:

Lima Tours
If you’re stuck on a long layover but are somewhat strapped for time, a tour of the city can be a great way to see a bunch of sights in a relatively limited period of time. Lima offers a variety of tours including Peru Chasquitur Tours boat tours, Bike Tours of Lima, and Lima Tours for a few examples.

Plaza Mayor
The heart of old town Lima is the Plaza Mayor (known as the “armed plaza”). Watch the changing of the guard outside the palace (Mon-Sat at 11.45am) and there are free guided tours in Jirón de la Unión (daily 10am), which last a couple of hours.

Museo e Iglesia de San Francisco
The Convent of San Francisco, and the Capilla de la Soledad y del Milagro (Chapel of Solitude and of the Miracle) date back to 1542. They are famous for their tile work and feature impressive catacombs underneath.

Lunahuaná
If you have a long layover, the city of Lunahuana is located 150 kilometers south of Lima and is a great place for outdoor activities including canoeing, paragliding, trekking, fishing, biking and more.

None of these float your boat? How about the Museo Larco, checking out the fun fountains at night at the Parque Reserva, or any of these Lima activities.

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