Communications
Internet
There are a couple of Internet cafes in Tarma, including one of 2 de Mayo, close to the Plaza.
Crime and safety
The police station is at Callao 118.
Entertainment
There are a couple of mini-cines on 2 de Mayo, which show videos. There are also a couple of loud discos on 2 de Mayo at weekends.
Health
Clínica Baldeón at Jr. Huaraz 440.
Hospital de Apoyo at Av. Pacheco 362.
Local transport
Combis and busesThere are plenty of combis going to nearby towns.
Taxis
Mototaxis charge $0.20 per person for a journey in the centre.
Money
Banks
Banco de Crédito (Visa cash machine) is on the Plaza at Jr. Lima 4th block.
Moneychangers
There are several shops that change dollars on Jr. Moquegua, off the Plaza.
Shopping
There is a food market on 2 de Mayo, 2 blocks from the Plaza.
Travel services
Tourist information
There is a tourist information office on the Plaza.
Travel agencies
There are several agencies in the town, the best of which is Centro Tours at 2 de Mayo 658, just off the Plaza. All organise tours in the area and can provide guides for walks. The most common tours are the Valle de Flores, including San Pedro de Cajas, the Gruta de Huagapo and the Señor de Muruhuay, which costs around $10 per person. The Valle de Chanchamayo, descending to La Merced, and passing lots of waterfalls, also costs $10.
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