Getting oriented
San Francisco De Borja sits in the Lima metropolitan area, and the practical reality for visitors is that you'll almost certainly arrive through Lima's airport (LIM) and travel onward by road.
Arriving from Lima Airport
The airport lies roughly 19 km from San Francisco De Borja by road, and the trip takes around 23 minutes by car in normal conditions. You have three broad choices: public buses, taxis, or pre-booked transfers and rideshares.
Buses from the airport
Buses are the cheapest car-free option, though they require a little planning because the airport itself isn't a bus terminal — you'll need to reach a nearby stop or station first.
- Via Tomás Valle station: Bus line 1285, operated by Pesqueros S.A., runs from Tomás Valle station to Arequipa station. The ride takes around 37 minutes, or about 45 minutes including transfers, and buses come roughly every 10 minutes. This is described as the best car-free option.
- Via Outlet Arauco: Bus 1280 and other routes run from Outlet Arauco to Canadá. This is a direct bus departing roughly every 5 minutes, daily, with a journey of about 54 minutes. Several operators serve the corridor: Génesis S.A.C. (about 54 minutes, every 20 minutes), La Mar S.A.C. (about 1 hour 13 minutes, every 10 minutes), Corporación Avagon S.A.C. (about 1 hour 20 minutes, every 15 minutes), and Grupo Diez S.A.C. (about 53 minutes, hourly).
Schedules are referenced through the treep.app service, which is worth checking before you set out.
Taxis
A taxi is the simplest door-to-door option, taking around 23 minutes and costing roughly $45–55.
- Taxi Aeropuerto Lima — +51 993 584 616
- Taxi Green — +51 1 484 4001
- Taxi Satelital — +51 1 355 5555
Agreeing the fare or confirming the meter before you set off is standard practice; the figures above give you a benchmark to negotiate against.
Rideshares and pre-booked transfers
On-demand airport transfers, such as those booked through Mozio, take about the same 23 minutes but cost considerably more — roughly $70–95. The advantage is a fixed price arranged in advance and a driver meeting you on arrival, which many first-time visitors find worth the premium.
Driving yourself
If you have a car or rental, the drive takes around 23 minutes and costs roughly $4–6 in fuel and tolls. This is the fastest and most flexible option, but it assumes you're comfortable with Lima traffic.
Getting around once you're there
Walking is feasible for nearby errands, but the area is spread out along major roads, so don't count on covering meaningful distances on foot.
Practical tips
- Allow extra time for bus journeys — the timings above are estimates and traffic can stretch them.
- Have small cash notes ready for bus fares.
- Save the taxi company numbers above in your phone before you land.
- If you're arriving late or with heavy luggage, a pre-booked transfer removes the guesswork.