Visit Lima

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) will host the POLLEN24 conference, located in the district of San Miguel, the capital of Lima. We invite you to review this practical information for your stay:

‍Contact:

Events and Travel Office

Location of the PUCP campus: Av. Universitaria 1801, San Miguel (Lima)

Main line: 626 2000 ext. 3273, 3275, 3278, 3279

Reference: Plaza San Miguel Shopping Center (corner of Av. Universitaria and Av. La Marina)

‍Arrival and transportation from/to the airport:

‍The Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima (IATA code: LIM) is located in Callao. The journey from the airport to the campus takes between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

We recommend the following airport taxi company:

• To take a taxi to the airport: https://www.lima-airport.com/
• ‍If you need transportation around the city, we recommend using your hotel's transportation services or yellow taxis. In Peru, taxis do not have meters, so you will need to negotiate a fare with the driver before getting into the car, not at your final destination.

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Here are some reliable taxi services:

• Easy Taxi: www.easytaxi.com/pe/
• Satelital Taxi: http://3555555satelital.com/
• Iza Taxi: https://www.facebook.com/izataxi

PUCP campus map:

Dining Halls and Cafeterias:

There are several different cafeterias where you can find a wide variety of menus, special meals, and snacks:

• Central Dining Hall: located in front of the Law Auditorium
• Letters Dining Hall: located near the Mac Gregor Building
• Art Dining Hall: located in front of the Social Sciences building
• Charlotte Cafeteria: located on the fifth floor of the Mac Gregor building with limited capacity
• TINKUY: located near the Mac Gregor building. Here you will find several fast food options
• 338 Cafeteria: located in front of the campus bookstore, near BBVA bank and the Mac Gregor building
• UNO Cafeteria: Located in the first basement of the Academic Innovation complex
• La Frutería: Located next to the Physics building

Near the Campus:

At the Plaza San Miguel Shopping Center, you can find several options of Peruvian food.

• Pardo's Chicken: roasted chicken
• Segundo Muelle: seafood
• Tanta: Creole dishes

Accommodation:

All participants must make their own accommodation arrangements. It is suggested to coordinate in advance with the desired hotel. Check hotel options, with PUCP corporate rates, here.

Health:

Each participant is responsible for their own travel insurance covering medical emergencies. There are no vaccination requirements for Lima, Peru.

Currency:

The Nuevo Sol is the official currency of Peru. To exchange your currency for Nuevo Soles, please visit an authorized exchange bureau or bank. The approximate exchange rates are as follows:

• US$ 1.00 = 3.32 Nuevo Soles (approximately)
• 1 Euro = 3.50 Nuevo Soles (approximately)

Establishments usually accept American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.

If the added value of currencies in the form of bills, banknotes, or traveler's checks exceeds 10,000 US dollars or its equivalent, it must be declared to customs authorities on the Currency Declaration Form upon arrival in Peru.

Climate:

Lima is a pleasant city all year round. The daily temperature in June ranges between 18 and 22 ºC, but at night the temperature drops between 14-18ºC. During this season, it is common to see some cloudy and rainy days. Due to possible weather variability and the potential for high humidity, we recommend packing light clothing for warmer days.

However, these days the temperature is dropping, generating a predominant feeling of cold, especially at night.

Security:

We recommend taking usual security precautions. Pay close attention to your personal safety and watch/listen to the media for information on possible new security or safety risks.

While in Peru, safety and hygiene may be a concern for travelers. However, with some care, we can enjoy a perfectly healthy visit to Peru.

Some additional considerations:

• Avoid drinking tap water and instead opt for bottled water.
• Carry general medications for minor headaches and similar issues. In Peru, you can purchase general medications, such as for headaches, body aches, fever, etc., without a prescription. Carry your prescriptions with you in case you need any medication for a particular ailment.
• Exercise caution when choosing transportation, especially at night. Safe taxi transports mentioned above are recommended, and it's advisable to be accompanied by someone trustworthy, preferably.
• Make two photocopies of valuable documents such as your passport, tickets, visas, and traveler's checks. Keep one copy with you in a separate place from the original and leave another copy with someone at home. While traveling, do not carry too much cash, and remember that watches, jewelry, and expensive cameras can be tempting targets for thieves.
• Always carry some form of identification, as well as the address and phone number of your hotel. Ask the concierge at your hotel to recommend places where you can go for a walk, jog, or shopping. We suggest using the taxi service offered by the hotel.

Plugs and Sockets:

Peru uses 220 volts, 60 Hz AC as its power source. There are two types of power outlets in Peru. One accepts plugs with two parallel flat pins (Type A or B), while the other accepts plugs with two round pins (Type C). Many Peruvian electrical outlets are designed to accept both types.

About Lima:

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of Chillón, Rímac, and Lurín Rivers, on the central coastal area of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a continuous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area. With a population close to 9 million, Lima is the most populous metropolitan area in Peru, and the fifth largest city in the Americas.

Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535, as "the City of Kings" ("Ciudad de los Reyes"). It became the capital and most important city of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the War of Independence of Peru, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru. Today, around a third of the Peruvian population lives in the metropolitan area.

Lima is home to one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the New World: the National University of San Marcos, founded on May 12, 1551, during the Spanish colonial regime, is the oldest continuously functioning university in the Americas.

Peruvian cuisine, on the other hand, is considered one of the best in the world. In fact, in recent years, it has won various awards for its flavor and blend of native Peruvian resources. "Ceviche" and "Pisco Sour" are the most famous; however, there is a diversity of alternatives available.

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