Where is the best place to stay between Lima and Huancayo to break up the long journey?
There are various villages in between the two cities, all with hostels. Most are basic however and you may find that you are the only tourists. Chosica has a great market and several hostels but is only 2 hours from Lima. Tarma is probably the best village to stay the night in. There are various quality hotels at various prices. 4 km away is a huge limestone cave (guided tours possible) and 9 km away is the famous Santuario de El SeƱor de Muruhuay. Tourist information for both these is available at 2 de Mayo 775.