Getting Here and Around

Most of the city can be explored on foot, as most tourist amenities, hotels, restaurants, and the bulk of the churches and colonial buildings are within a few blocks of the Plaza de Armas. Getting to out-of-the-way workshops in Santa Ana and La Libertad requires a quick cab ride. Basic city tours (S/25) offered at every agency depart daily and will save you a good deal of hassle.

Ayacucho's Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) is 4 km (2½ miles) from the city. Fom the Plaza de Armas, you can take a taxi (about S/6) or catch a bus or colectivo, which will deliver you about a half block from the airport. Also, Ayacucho has no central bus station, so for tickets, you have to go to each operator's office individually.

Airport

Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport. Av. del Ejército 950, Ayacucho, Ayacucho. 066/312–418.

Bus

Civa. Jr. Manco Capac 355, Ayacucho, Ayacucho. 01/418–1111; www.civa.com.pe.

Cruz del Sur. Av. Mariscal Cáceres 1264, Ayacucho, Ayacucho. 01/311–5050; www.cruzdelsur.com.pe.

Internacional Palomino. Av. Manco Capac 216, Ayacucho, Ayacucho. 01/202–0600; www.grupopalomino.com.pe.

Ormeño. Jr. Libertad 257, Ayacucho, Ayacucho. 064/812–495; www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe.