Walk - Most of the major sites in the city can be visited by foot.
Micro bus - Micro buses, colectivos or combis, whatever you like to call them (Peruvians call them micro buses) are a very cheap and easy way to get around with most voyages costing S/.1.00 or less and you don't need to haggle over the cost of the fare. They are however often crowded and somewhat dangerous.
Mototaxi - Three-wheel converted motorcycles. Mototaxis are a little dangerous as they don't fare well in accidents. They are however very economical and lots of fun. Most trips in town are between S/.2.00 and S/.3.00.
Taxi - Most taxis are Daewoo Ticos or Toyota Corolla wagons. Expect to pay S/.3.00 for a trip in town, about S/.6.00 to the airport or to Baños del Inca. Ask the driver what the fare is before you get in. Whatever fare you agree to includes the tip.
Taxi Seguro (076) 365103 or (076) 365362.
Super Seguro (076) 507090.
Taxi Unidos (076) 366438.
Micro buses for the airport, Otuzco and Combayo leave at the first intersection of Dos de Mayo northwest of the river.
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