Traveling in Peru is similar to travel in other South American countries with one exception - the mototaxis. They are motorcycles fitted with a cabin over two back wheels. Some, as in this photo, are surrounded with colorful plastic and seat from one to three passengers. It seems they were first introduced in jungle regions from India in the 1980s and quickly spread across Peru. Now they are ubiquitous in small towns, rural areas, and often in neighborhoods and suburbs of larger cities. They are inexpensive and reasonably comfortable. They mix fluently in car and bus traffic and your use will depend upon your risk level. I was determined to ride in one and finally did so in Zorritos.
A mototaxi with somewhat less covering than most.
