Communications
Internet
There are several Internet cafes on the streets around the Plaza, including Jr. Asamblea.
Post
The post office is at Jr. Asamblea 293.
Crime and safety
Ayacucho is a relatively safe city now, and there is no danger from terrorism unless you venture far into the jungle, far from Ayacucho itself. Theft is common around the market areas, however. The tourist police station is located on the corner of the Plaza de Armas, near the Cathedral.
Health
Hospital Huamanga EsSalud is Av. Venezuela s/n, in Canán Alto.
Local transport
Combis
There are plenty of combis in the city that go to nearby towns.
Taxis
Taxis charge $0.50 in the centre, and mototaxis $0.30.
Money
Banks
The Banco de Crédito (Visa cash machine) is on the Plaza de Armas.
The Interbank (Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus cash machine) is at Jr. 9 de diciembre 189, ½ block from the Plaza.
Moneychangers
There are plenty of shops on the Plaza de Armas that change dollars.
Travel services
Tourist information
There is a bright, helpful tourist office on the Plaza de Armas with good information on the city. Aesha, the association of hotels, at Jr. Callao 290, gives good information on hotels in Ayacucho, as well as general tourist information.
Travel agencies
There are several travel agencies on the Plaza de Armas offering trips to Wari and Vilcashuamán. Wari Tours is one of the best. Trips to Vilcashuamán are less frequent as a minimum of eight people is required, so outside of July and August they often taking place only at weekends. Trips to Wari, Quinua and Huanta cost around $8 per person, and trips to Vilcashuamán cost about $13.
For adventure tourism, Pierre Verbist (verbist@terra.com.pe) is excellent. He organises mountain biking, horse riding, motorbike trips and jeep trips in the area and is very knowledgeable. He can be contacted at the Warpa Picchu complex outside of the city. Contact him in advance to give him time to organise trips.
Private guides
Carlos Manco, at the Hotel Crillonesa, is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Although he might not be able to guide you himself, he can put you in touch with other guides.
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