About the Land Transport Terminals in Perú
As the interprovincial travel business advanced and began to regulate, there was a problem that was not only an inconvenience for passengers but also for bus companies themselves: the lack of a safe place where travelers could board and disembark. There was a great deal of informality at this time, so the buses stopped in different spaces, causing passengers to be uncomfortable and the crime rate on the road to be high.
Crime was a major blow to the interprovincial travel business and soon the passengers demanded that the different bus stops be reduced or eradicated to prevent theft. As a result of all this, the transport companies decided to create the Land transport terminal, an official place in different destinations where buses could board and disembark their passengers. These Land transport terminals had security personnel to ensure that no criminal act occurred, as well as different food and candy stalls so that travelers could eat something before traveling.
At first, these Land transport terminals were only present in the most important cities of the country but soon, thanks to their effectiveness, they were built in different destinations. In addition, although at first, they could only board and disembark here the buses of the companies that built the terminal, soon the system changed and different companies began to affiliate, thus formalizing the transport system.
In recent years, the most important Shopping Centers in the country saw an opportunity in this business and built their own Land transport terminal. As a result, important malls such as the national chain “Plaza Norte” have Land transport terminal within their facilities, improving the experience of passengers, who can access restaurants and shops before or after boarding.
There are currently more than 150 land terminals throughout Peru, many of them from some transport companies such as Civa, Oltursa or Mobile Bus. Many of these have a modern 2-floor infrastructure with shops, restaurants and cafes of all kinds. It is estimated that in the following years more Land transport terminal will be built to increase the possibility of boarding and landing of passengers and thus improving the land transport business.
Why departing from Land transport terminal is gaining popularity among travelers?
Boarding in Land transport terminal is a practice that is gaining a lot of popularity among travelers due to several reasons. For example, they provide a lot of security. Being a place full of security staff, the passengers feel confident when boarding and disembarking here because they know they will not be victims of crime.
In addition, the Land transport terminal also set a fixed departure and arrival point. This is important because, before the Land transport terminal, the possibility of not arriving on time or getting lost on the road was very high because the routes used to vary and that caused many delays. In addition, this also makes it easier for a passenger who does not know the place very well to reach easily the bus station.
It is also important to note that the Land transport terminal facilitates purchases. Having enough stores inside, the traveler no longer must leave there to finish acquiring what he needs. For example, the Land transport terminal have small craft shops where you can make those last-minute purchases. Or if you only need items for your cell phone, the Land transport terminal have stands for all kinds of needs.
What does a land terminal offer?
Land terminals generally offer services to make passengers' waiting time more enjoyable and entertaining. Some of them are waiting areas, cafeterias, restaurants, restrooms, luggage lockers, tourist information offices, stores and kiosks, Wi-fi, charging area for electronic devices and local transportation services. However, the services offered depend on the terminal you are in.
Main Land Transport Terminals in Perú
In Peru there are more than 500 terminals built in different destinations of the country, such as Lima, Piura or Trujillo, to mention only some popular destinations among travelers. In recent years the number of Land transport terminal have been increasing and today there are several more that are under construction, offering more stops to travelers, whether national or international, so they can board or land at the point that they wish.
The most prominent in Lima are: Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Terminal Marco Polo, Terminal Terrestre Atocongo, Terminal Flores, Terminal Civa y Terminal Ormeño.
And in different parts of Peru we can find the following: Terminal Terrestre Tacna Manuel A. Odria en Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Trujillo, Terminal Terrestre Huancayo, Terminal Terrestre Ica, Terminal Terrestre Piura, Terminal Terrestre Huacho, Terminal Terrestre Tarapoto, Terminal Terrestre Tumbes, Terminal Terrestre Cusco, Terminal Terrestre Ayacucho, entre otros.
Is it advisable to buy my tickets at the bus terminal?
With redBus, you can avoid long lines at the terminal and buy them from the comfort of your home. Going to the terminal, just to buy your ticket, is a thing of the past, since you can do it from your cell phone or computer. Today, you can choose your seat in advance and save money with redBus. What are you waiting for to travel?
Addresses of the main land terminals in Peru
- Lima Land Terminal: Address: Avenida 28 de Julio, Cercado de Lima.
- Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte (Lima): Address: Panamericana Norte, Independencia, Lima.
- Terminal de Yerbateros (Lima): Address: Avenida San Felipe, Ate, Lima.
- Arequipa Terminal: Address: Calle Ancash S/N, Cercado de Arequipa.
- Cusco Terminal: Address: Calle Puputi, Wanchaq, Cusco.
- Trujillo Terminal: Address: Avenida España 820, Trujillo.
