| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paredes Estrella | 12:00 | 17:00 | 12 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
The road journey from Lima to Puquio is pleasant and relaxing. At redBus, we work with different bus companies that operate on this route with well-maintained buses and experienced drivers. Although the travel time varies from one bus operator to another because of traffic and climatic conditions, our continuous availability of bus services between Lima and Puquio reduces uncertainty and offers convenience for travelers.
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"The City of Kings", as Lima is known, was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and became the center of Spanish power in Peru, during the colonial period.The urban planning of Lima is one of the colonial models in South America. Lima is known for its social, economical and cultural growth and stands out as the cultural center of Latin America; besides that, Lima is the home of San Marcos National University, the most ancient from America, founded in 1551.Lima is famous for being the viceroyalty capital of Peru and one of the cities most important of South America in the spanish regime period; after its independance in 1821 the city became the republic's capital. Before this period, the Baroque and Neoclassical style took the power on the streets, impregnating those architectural styles in the main constructions. The capital counts a high variety of tourist attractions that combine history and modernity, as you can see on the Historical Center. Another strong point of Lima is the food, there are many restaurants from the 3 Peruvian regions where you can live a complete gastronomical experience, given that the population is multicultural and mostly migrant. Live Peru from one of its corners, and enjoy tasting the culture that Peru offers you!
Puquio is the capital of the province of Lucanas in the department of Ayacucho, Peru. This city's base year is 1737, when it finished forming its mother church. It is recognized for its exquisite dishes and, likewise, for hosting genuinely important history for the development of the nation.
Puquio has a dry climate, where summers are short and winters are cold. The temperature, throughout the year, varies from 3 °C to 21 °C.
● Qaipu Hotel
- Jr. Zarumilla 311, Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.55.00
- Services: Pet-friendly hotel. Room service. Restaurant. Breakfast is included.
● Hostal Jousef
- Jr. Ayacucho 248, Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.70.00
- Services: Offers cozy rooms. Coffee. Restaurant with different types of food.
● Hotel Misky Puñuy
- Jr. Jorge Chavez 223, Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.152.00
- Services: 2 star child-friendly hotel. Well ubicated. Single and double rooms.
● Restaurant Hatun Wasi
- Av. Mariscal Castilla 536, Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.18.00
● Ccatun Cuy
- C. Central Mariano Herrera, Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.10.00
● Restaurant Dominik
- Av. Mariscal Castilla 457, Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.13.00
● Plaza Mayor de Ayacucho: Quite a crowded place, with gardens and ideal for breathing fresh air.
● Temple of Santo Domingo: Built in the 16th century, it preserves very well the architecture and religion of the time.
● Joaquin Lopez Antay House Museum: The memory house of the creator of the "Retablo Ayacuchano". It offers a learning and shopping experience.
● August - The oldest musical tradition in this place is the Water Festival, also known as Yarqa Aspi or Limpieza de Acequia, and is celebrated to the rhythm of native songs.
● Taxi: It is pretty easy to take one in the middle of the street.
● Bus: They have different routes that travel around Puquio, being the cheapest way to travel around the city.
Puquio by bus: Travelling from Lima to Puquio takes aproximately 10 hours.
Dishes you have to include in your trip:
● Puca picante
● Caldo de cabeza
● Mazamorra de calabaza
Souvenirs not to forget your stay in Puquio:
● Alcohol
● Jewels
● Handcraft
Puquio, with a population of 18 thousand, is the capital of the province of Lucanas in the department of Ayacucho, Peru. It is located at 3214 meters above sea level.
History and gastronomy await you in Puquio. Explore it!
A: You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Peru by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.pe/en/ . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
A: You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.pe/en/ and book your seat within 5 minutes.
A: There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in redbus.pe/en/ , passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
A: Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Peru. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
A: There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed when you click the “FPX (Peru Online Bank Transfer).