How to find us

The new Pisco Sin Fronteras headquarters is based in a former "hostal". Located on Calle Las Americas in the San Pedro district of Pisco, you can recognize it quite easily. It is a relatively large yellow building with a sky blue metal front gate which has our logo painted on it.

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Getting to Pisco from Lima

  • In Lima take a bus to the Ica region (Buscompanies Flores and Soyuz / Perubus are recommended).
  • The Soyuz / Perubus station is located at the corner of Mexico 333 and Paseo de la Republica in the “La Victoria” neighborhood. Most taxi drivers will understand if you simply ask them to take you to the Soyuz autobus terminal.
    Get in the line labeled “Lima-Cañete-Chincha-Pisco-Ica” and purchase a ticket to Pisco, 21 soles (about $7USD) or 28 soles (about $9 USD) on Sundays. Buses run south from Lima every 20 minutes from 3AM to midnight. Soyuz and Perubus are the same company and your ticket is good on either bus line, regardless of what is painted on the side.
  • In Lima there are two Flores stations.  The buses that go directly to the Plaza de Armas in Pisco only depart from the Flores station in downtown Lima.  If you depart from the other station you will end up at the Pan Americana roadside, just like the Soyuz passengers.  The station is located at Javier Montevide #552.  Purchase a ticket to Pisco, approx. 15 soles (about $6USD).  Buses run every hour.
  • The driver will announce when you’ve reached Pisco. It’s the third major stop; 1st Cañete, then Chincha followed by Pisco. Pisco is about an hour south of Chincha.
  • Soyuz / Perubus drops off passengers at the side of the Pan Americana highway (El Cruce) and does not enter Pisco, so you'll need to get a taxi to the volunteer house. The taxiride is about 10 Soles. Soyuz has more departures per day.  Flores often drops passengers in the center of Pisco, from where a moto taxi can be taken to the house for 1.50 soles, or a taxi for 3 soles.
  • Flores and Soyuz buses are modern and clean, with reclining seats and video screens.  
  • Large pieces of luggage can be stowed underneath the bus (you receive a luggage ticket).
  • Hold carry-on items and valuables on your lap. Don’t ever use the overhead luggage racks, and keep your valuables hidden.
  • It's risky to keep your bag between your feet as people have had their bags unzipped from behind and
    their valuables stolen.
  • Snacks are available at the stations and stops & from vendors who board the bus.
  • Keep your ticket handy, as it’s checked numerous times throughout the ride.
  • The bus ride is 4 hours. Plan your travel to arrive in Pisco well before dark.

Flying from Lima

From the 5th June, Peruvian Airlines will be flying daily from Lima to Pisco at 6.45am, returning to Lima at 5.10pm. It's around $US 70 each way. You can take a taxi from Pisco Airport to PSF HQ for under S/.10. 


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This map includes the major bus stations, two clinics that can give travels shots and a variety of hostels who give deals to PSF Volunteers. Bring your PSF confirmation email as proof that you are coming to Pisco.  For more information about our recommended hostels, visit our Supporters page.


Getting to Pisco from Ayacucho

  • Take a bus headed to Lima.  Most will not stop, but a few companies make a planned stop at San Clemente, which is the town where the road to Ayacucho meets the Pan Americana Highway.  The companies that make this stop are: Antezana (leaves at 8am - 35 soles) and Expreso Molina Union (leaves at 8am - 50 soles).  Both companies have offices near the main square in Ayacucho.
  • It is about a 6 hour journey to San Clemente, from where you can either take a taxi (about 10-12 soles) or a 'colectivo' van (1 sol).  The colectivo will take you to the 'Plaza de Armas' or the 'Mercado Central' in Pisco.

Getting to Pisco from Ica

  • From Ica take a Soyuz bus headed to Lima (Soyuz station is next door to the Cruz del Sur Station) - Soyuz address in Ica:  Manzanilla 164, Town center, Ica.  It is not suggested to take Flores from Ica since they do not enter Pisco when arriving fromt eh south and Soyuz departs more frequently. 
  • You will get off the bus at 'El Cruce', or The Crossing.

Getting to Pisco from Cusco

  • Ask at the bus station about bus companies that stop on the Pan American in Pisco.  There are many bus companies that pass by on the Pan American and if you ask them they will stop at 'El Cruce' in Pisco.
  • The bus takes around 15 hours, but the company may tell you it takes less time.  For semi-cama it costs about100 soles, and for cama it is about 150 soles.  
  • Buses are comfortable, have toilets on board, play movies, and often provide dinner and breakfast.

When you get to Pisco

  • From "El Cruce", just tell the taxidriver to take you to "Pisco Sin Fronteras, La Casa de Voluntarios" on "Avenida Las Americas in San Pedro, cerca del Instituto Polytecnico". The actual address is Asociación San Pedro Manzana B Lote 19. If the taxi driver appears confused, ask a different one because everyone knows us and where we live. If you get lost, call us! Office: 534970  The taxi should cost around 10 soles.
  • From the Plaza de Armas or the Market, take a moto-taxi to 'La Casa de Voluntarios en San Pedro' which is around 5 minutes (1.5 soles).  The actual address is Asociacion San Pedro Manzana B, Lote 19.  If the taxi driver appears confused, ask a different one because everyone knows us and where we live.  
  • When you get to the PSF house, there should be someone to let you in. If not, call us. Office: 534970. You will find a public telephone across the street at the gas station. We work Monday through Saturday (half day on Saturday). If you arrive on a Sunday, it is our day off & volunteers often leave Pisco for the day.
  • WHAT TO TELL TAXI DRIVERS: La Casa de los Voluntarios en San Pedro en Avenida las Americas cerca del Instituto Polytecnico.
  • Welcome, you have made it, see you in Pisco!

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