Travel to Huancayo

minute taxi/colectivo ride (Look for a collective/micro signed "Terminal" but make sure to ask driver for "Terminal para Lima" as there are other terminals serving other destinations.) From Lima, take a taxi to "Terminal Yerbateros" (also called "Terminal Molina") for frequent departures and competitive prices to Huancayo. The terminal is in a very rough neighborhood, so it's advisable to take a taxi in or out (S/. 15-20), and don't leave the terminal area. The trip takes about 8 hours in dry season, depending on traffic. Keep in mind this route goes through altitudes of 4,800m above sea level, and although most passengers have no trouble, be prepared to get sick if you are not used to high elevation.

Huancavelica. TICLLAS. Av. Ferrocarril 1566-1590

Ayacucho. MOLINA. Jr. Angaraes 334

Huanuco/Pucallpa. Turismo Central

Train

The Ferrocarril Central Andino the train line joining Lima to Huancayo, is the second highest railway in the world and the highest in South America. The journey on board the Train of the Andes through the heart of Peru is simply breathtaking. It is an 11-hour experience where the train reaches an altitude of 4781 m. (15,681 ft.), goes through 69 tunnels and 58 bridges and makes 6 zigzags. In 1999, the company was privatized, in 2005, Ferrocarril Central Andino renovated their passenger wagons. Unfortunately for time-limited travellers, it only runs twice a month.

El Ferrocarril Huancayo-Huancavelica is one of the oldest train in South America which is still providing