It is possible to travel by river from Colombia and Brazil to Iquitos. back to top Getting Around Peru is a big country, so many travelers take internal flights if they have limited time. As of August 1999, Aero Continente has effectively monopolized the domestic market. Prices have risen accordingly, and route coverage is limited. In July 1999, LanPeru, co-owned by LanChile, resumed domestic flights. There are also a handful of small airlines flying to remote destinations in light aircraft.
Public buses are the usual mode of transport over long distances.
They are cheap, frequent and relatively comfortable, at least on major routes. When traveling between towns, have your passport with you as it will need to be shown at police checkpoints. Trucks often double as buses in remote areas. The fare is usually standardized according to the distance, but agree on the fare in advance. A short passenger line continues from Huancayo to Huancavelica.