It is a type of legalization, but if you just ask them to legalize the papers instead of getting them apostilled, you get something different if you use the term legalized instead of aposotilled. And the point of getting is apostilled is so that it doesn't have to pass RREE, thats why all these coun...

Apostilled is not the same as legalization. I got my birth certificate legalized as well as my certificado de solteria, and when they arrived in Peru, I had to take them to the RREE so they could legalize them, in order to take them to an official translator. Without the RREE stamps on it an officia...

A note on getting his US residency - if that is what you are going to do, (this is really far in advance but just FYI) to file a petition for his residency from Peru, you have to have been here (peru) or 9months or more, doesn't matter what kind of visa you are on. If you haven't been here for more ...

sorry about the misinformation about the apostille, I actually didn't get that done, so the process was a lot longer and involved, but the last time I did get it done for the Spanish Consulate, they did tell me how to do it, so thats probably what I meant. But yes, contact your consulate, and also c...

wbuendia, you should get your documents apostilled by the Peruvian Embassy in the states before you come down. Just getting the legalized means that you have to take the to the Ministry of the Exterior to get them legalized again and then to the translator and then back to the Ministry. If you get t...

Hello All,

My family is coming to town and my nephew needs a pack and play to sleep in. Does anyone in the Surco/San Borja/Miraflores area have one that they no longer use that we could borrow?

PM me if you do, or know anyone who does! thanks!

My Tía is starting up cooking classes and a catering business! She offers casual Peruvian catering where ever you need it! Check out her page for more info. She speaks Spanish, English, and German.

http://www.wix.com/mussyna/tiamussy

brazil nuts are everywhere, they tend to call them castañas here. as for almond milk, not so sure, try madre natura. There is one in Surco on the Encalada and one in Miraflores by comandante espinar, I think.

I went to a rather expensive one when my vegan friend came to visit-Its not stictly vegetarian, but we both managed to eat vegan the entire meal. Its called Mezze, and its right on Larco closer to the bottom. Its a really cute restarurant with an outside seating place as well. Also on Saturday I fin...

I use the aqualab http://www.aqualab.com.pe/ they have one in San Isidro that i´ve never been too and one in LimaTambo in Surco/San Borja. That one has open swim times and the prices are a little better. 15 soles and hour or 7 on weekends for free swim. They also close without notice to cleaning, bu...

Don't worry alexPeru-won't hole it against you:)

@Serionlv and h2olilly, send me a pm, i seem unable to make them work for me, and we can set something up.

Hello! Would people be interested in taking Peruvian cooking classes to learn about more homey things/desserts? If so, what would you want to learn how to make and how much would you be willing to pay? My mother-in-law is thinking about starting to give casual classes in English, Spanish or German. ...

dollars!!!! dollars dollars!!! Is what i meant. $600-$1200 dollars. sorry.....

I would ask for between 600 and 1200, if you´re going to be working for a travel agency. I know some agencys were paying around 500 for full time web support work, but were willing to pay around 1000-1200 for coordinator positions.

I think its just the pierna de cancho. I have seen it in the mercado all in a lump. or ask them what they use for guiso

ahh well, i know its just sugar and molasses, but up until right now I had no idea that miel de chancaca could be used as such. thanks martitaAQP! I had even asked my pretty americanzed boss whose mom is a chef...guess it takes an expat

I live in monterrico, but I do see the appeal of living in Miraflores. More stuff to walk out your door to (maybe not supers) but other things like shops and cafes. Having the ocean nearby seems nice too, apart from excess mold. I feel like its also more walking friendly, like strolling friendly. If...

oooo...koplinfamilia-I saw panzela at a bio store last week....whats is like? also, I do use azucar rubia for most things, but for chocolate chippers i like the chew that the american style brings. Also, is that bio-feria on every weekend?

I usually buy chocolate that is for "cobertura". And I buy bitter, instead of milk, its more semi sweet anyway, and I chop it and try not to toss in the small slivers and powdery part from cutting it up. I can get it for around 8.50 for a box of 6 bars at the mercado/eden instead of 12-17 ...

Don Mamino´s is pretty tasty, and seems like a nice place for relaxed eating and conversation. A place that is not really for relaxed eating, but is good for yummy breakfasts is Chicharrones del Inca, for pan con chicharron with some juice.

FYI - maybe others have already found this but, I have found "american" brown sugar, in both light and dark brown varieties at Tottus Jockey Plaza for either 4.50 a box or 5.99 a box...depends on what price tag the stuck to it, but beats going to the center of Lima to buy boxes from the ma...

I just got a second phone at the kiosk at wong using just my passport

She might be Peruvian! I've seen a few blond haired blue eyed Peruvians in Lima, as well as redheads..basically quite a lot of types of people. careful who you stereotype

How does that work?

I don´t know about things taxi drivers go to, Peruvian food seems to be a trendy thing now, but there are some higher end places in SF that are Peruvian and not bad, but nothing compared to your menu down here. http://www.limon-sf.com/ and its sister restaurant http://www.limonrotisserie.com/ The ch...

Do you know of ther insurances that are available to people only on a tourist visa?

where do you pay?

todoautos.com.pe check out both the used car part and the car forum. the site is touch and go...sometimes it doesn't load, but people post on the forum. there is also a street crossing the Puente Quiñones called Nicolas Arriola-I think. they have newer used cars all lined up for like a block.

And is it still one dollar for each day you overstay? I'm comming close to my first 6 months...

There is a group called LimaBabel. They meet on Fridays in Miraflores. Haven´t been, but they are pretty regular. Ask to join the group on FB.

try lasagna with bechemel or i've heard making ricotta isn't too difficult and fun. also plaza vea has some that are expensive. they also have fresh ones. or you can use the wonton wrappers. sounds strange, but tastes good!

@calygirl-I also had trouble with that when I got back to the states from Spain. I got involved doing volunteer translationg/interpreting at senior housing center and other volunteering where they need spansih speakers and joining groups on meetup.com. There Spanish language meet ups once or twice m...