Associations and Clubs for Expats in Peru

The ACAP is an organization dedicated to affording American and Canadian citizens the opportunity to enjoy the culture and heritage of their native countries while enjoying and adapting to the customs and history of Peru.

The non-profit South American Explorers (SAE) is the best overall source of travel information if you are looking to travel, explore, conduct research or volunteer in South America.

This Toastmasters Club is an English-language public speaking workshop. Members improve their communication abilities by giving prepared and impromptu speeches on a wide range of topics. Membership is mixed between English-speaking Peruvians and foreigners living in, or visiting, Peru. This club meets once a week on Thursday nights, from 7pm to 9pm, at the "Club Chincha", located on Calle Buena Vista 660. Guests are always welcome. This is a great way to meet new people.

The Lima Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Lima Cricket and Football Club, Justo Vigil 200 (block 7 of Ejército Avenue, beside the Larco Herrera hospital). Reservations not required.

RC Lima Sunrise meets every Thursday at 7:30 AM until 8:30 AM. If you are interested in joining the club, you can contact Martin Singer at 442-5682 / 9965-0972(cell)

The Canadian Alumni Association is open to anybody who has studied in Canada. Most of the members are Peruvian, but expats are encouraged to join. The Association organizes lectures and social events several times a year.

An informal women's wine club in Lima for women with "no pretension of knowing anything about wine except that we enjoy drinking it". Meetings are held once a month at a member's home and feature an evening of light-hearted wine tasting and conversation.

This group was founded in 1922 by a group of American woman who sought to get together for the purpose of serious study and companionship. It is non-profit and supports provides half-scholarships to women training to be teachers and often donates to other educational projects as well.
The club is open to women who speak English - Americans, Peruvians and third nationals and meets the first Monday of every month from April to December from 3:30 to approximately 5 or 5:15.

Coffee Mornings and Social Projects.
Call the ACAP office, 222-6359, for details.

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