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Lima Callao Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Airport Information
(Callao, Lima, Peru)
Located 16 km / 10 miles north-west of the downtown area, Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport is the main gateway to Peru and stands next to Antares, Callao, Condevilla Senor and La Taboada. The airport's single terminal handles all departures and arrivals and is conveniently separated into international and domestic zones.
With annual passenger figures rapidly approaching six million, several major airlines at Lima Airport operate services to 16 principal destinations throughout South America, as well as offering services to over 20 destinations in North America, Europe and beyond. Recently awarded the prestigious title of 'Best Airport in South America', Lima Jorge Chavez Airport's main airlines include LAN Peru (Latin American Network), Grupo TACA (Transportes Aéreos del Continente Americano) and Star Peru.
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Lima International Airport is linked to the downtown area by Elmer Faucet Avenue and several buses operate services along this route into the city, while local minivans are available for the more adventurous. Passengers requiring a more comfortable ride can catch a taxi and these are available next to the Arrivals Hall.
Alternatively, you can arrange a pick-up from one of the many hotels in the area. The main areas within the city itself include the historic Lima district (Enclosed Lima), the cultural Pueblo Libre area, the upscale San Isidro and Miraflores neighbourhoods, and the beachfront community of Barranco, which is known for its Bohemian atmosphere and romance.
Lima Callao Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) Information: History and Facilities
Built in the late 1950s, as a replacement to nearby San Isidro's Limatambo Airport, the Lima Callao Jorge Chavez Airport was opened in 1960 to great acclaim. The airport has been modernised a number of times over the years, most recently in 2005, when the Peru Plaza Shopping Centre was constructed, along with an additional concourse area, new gateways and a number of boarding bridges.
Facilities at Lima Airport include a good selection of gift shops and kiosks around the spacious Peru Plaza, selling local Peruvian souvenirs, handicrafts, alpaca clothing and confectionary. In the International Zone you will find a café and restaurant open 24 hours a day, while a wider choice of eateries can be found on the mezzanine level. Particularly popular is the Cusquena Bar Lounge, Dunkin' Donuts, Manacaru Restaurant, Mediterromeo Chicken, Papa Johns Pizza and the Soho Café.
Reputable car hire companies are well represented at Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport, with desks for Hertz, Avis and Budget among others. Both short- and long-term car parking is available and managed by the Los Portales Estacionamientos SAC, with one car park offering secure parking for long-term passengers.
Lima Callao Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) Information: About Lima Tourism
Lima, the capital of Peru, is a vibrant city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the foothills of the Andes Mountains. A number of appealing beaches are scattered around the coastline, with the most popular including the Punta Negra, the Punta Hermosa and the Santa Maria del Mar.
The busy Lima Callao Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) has long been the main gateway to Peru's top tourist attractions of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon jungle. Visitors should look out for the historical centre of the city, which has recently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the abundance of Spanish colonial buildings.
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