Peru Communications

Telephone

Country code: 51. Telephone cards are available in the main cities from stands and supermarkets.

Mobile Telephone

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies. Mobile phones can be rented in Lima and the main cities. Coverage is sporadic.

Internet

Public Internet booths and Internet cafes are widely available in cities and most towns. Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly common in cafes, restaurants and hotels.

Post

Airmail to Western Europe takes up to one week. Postal facilities are limited outside Lima. First-class airmail from Europe or North America addressed to PO boxes in Peru usually takes only a few days, but may be subject to delay. The main post office (Correo Central de Lima) is near the Plaza de Armas.

Post office opening hours: Mon-Fri 0800-2000; Sat 0900-1330.

Media

Privately-run broadcasters and newspapers dominate the Peruvian media scene, with the state-run media having relatively small audiences. The airwaves of Lima are home to dozens of radio stations and several TV services. Many radio stations and regional newspapers are available in the provinces.

Press

• Morning dailies include El Comercio and La República.

TV

TVPeru is state owned.
America TV, Panamericana and Andina TV are all commercial.

Radio

Radio Programas de Peru (RPP) is a popular Lima-based news and talk station.
Radio Panamericana and Radio America are commercial FM stations based in Lima.
• News and music radio station Radio Nacional is state run.
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