d="IL_AD1">regular passenger service. Also called “El Tren
Macho”, extends 128 Km between city of Huancayo and Huancavelica, through the sierra
central del Perú. The rain leaves Huancayo on Mon-Wed-Fri and back from
Huancavelica on Tue-Thu-Sat. Departure time is 6:30 am both ways. The first
(ordinary) class
ticket costs
S/.9 but foreigners are automatically directed to the "Buffet" class
for S/.13, which is still cheaper than bus. Buffet class is like a dining car
and typical Peruvian foods (Chicken or Beef S/.5, tea/coffee S/.1) are offered.
The ride is about 5-6 hours through the deep canyon and may require extra time
to clear the fallen rocks. The station is near the crossing of Av. Ferrocarril
and Av. Junin. Probably, you will see the old station building first. Beware,
it's out of order. The main entrance of the new station is from Av. Leonicio
Prado, but you can get in along the rail branched off from Av. Ferrocarril.
Air
LC Busre and Star
Peru offer two flights per day to and
from Huancayo, flying from "Jorge Chavez" airport in Lima to the
"Francisco Carle" airport in Jauja (1 hour from Huancayo). To be
safe, LC Busre will take you to their main agency in Huancayo.
Other
During the day, there are always collectives to and from Jauja. Collectives/Auto/Shared Taxi to and from Lima are also available
for under $15. In Lima, have a taxi driver take you to the Terminal Yerbateros. In Huancayo, ask
your taxi driver to take you to
