The most common public transportation in Peru is buses. Tickets are relatively inexpensive and the buses run on a fairly convenient schedule. Foreigners should always have their passport with them when traveling by bus. After all, it is very common to encounter police checkpoints on the roads.
Motorboats and canoes are the most convenient means of transportation in the Selva region. There are few roads in this region of Peru. In the most popular tourist towns there are shuttle cabs "kombis". They are slightly more expensive than buses, but more comfortable.
An equally popular mode of transportation in Peru are motto and bicycle rickshaws. They are cheaper than cabs. The most affordable intercity transportation is trains. The railroad connects all regions of the country. On some routes there are fast and comfortable electric trains "outovagons".
You can catch a cab anywhere in Peru. It's worth negotiating the price in advance. For tourists, it's best to use licensed yellow cabs or cabs collectivos.
