NickB,

Re domestic/international departure taxes in Peru. Yes, you have to pay them. Transiting from domestic to international (or vice versa) doesn't get you out of them.

Re accomodations in Lima: You might consider staying in one of the Diners Club lounges. There are free drinks & snacks, restroom facilities there. I slept on a sofa in one, and the attendant was even nice enough to give me a nudge when it was time for me to get up for my flight. A Diners Club card costs $80/year, but I found it was worth it in giving me access to the lounges in some of the airports. Plus, for the first year you get get 1k miles for every month you make a purchase. If you do this I would doublecheck with DC that the lounge is open all night on the date that you are there.

For what its worth, in two days I flew GUA-MGA-MIA-Maracaibo-CCS-BOG-UIO, and didn't get so much as a raised eyebrow from any official!


[This message has been edited by Hiker Guy (edited 05-31-2000).]