Communications
Internet
There are several Internet cafes on the Plaza de Armas and the streets directly around it.
Post
The post office is on the Plaza de Armas.
Crime and safety
The police station is at Jr. Constitución 501.
Health
The Clínica San Juan Sucesión is at Dos de Mayo 1616.
The EsSalud hospital is at Constitución 601.
Local transport
Combis
There are plenty of combis going around the city and to nearby towns. These charge around $0.20 per trip.
Taxis
Taxis charge $0.60 per journey in the centre, or around $3 per hour.
Money
Banks
Banco de Crédito (Visa cash machine) at Jr. 2 de Mayo 1009.
Banco Continental (Visa cash machine) on the Plaza de Armas.
Moneychangers
There are several moneychangers on the Plaza de Armas close to the Banco Continental.
Travel services
Tourist information
The tourist office is in the Casa del Artesano, Jr. General Prado 718, Plaza de Armas. However, this is not very helpful. Better information can be got through one of the travel agencies.
Travel agencies
Mya Tours, Jr. Dos de Mayo 1286, is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
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