EXPATPERU

caliguy

Has anyone ever gone to one? What kind of service can I expect? i've been to then several times with my brother in law. what service(s) are you looking for. they are very reasonably priced, until you get a massage. Full service. Was the massage good? Or did they just go thru the motions? profession...

caliguy

If you are able to find a public restroom there is usually no t.p. and no toilet seat. Why is that? To add insult to injury there is usually someone with their hand out expecting some sort of payment. What is the usual amount to be tendered to this individual? I always wonder, does he work for the ...

caliguy

Formidable 1 wrote:Has anyone ever gone to one?
What kind of service can I expect?

i've been to then several times with my brother in law. what service(s) are you looking for. they are very reasonably priced, until you get a massage.

caliguy

Alan, GREAT ARTICLE; thanks. For my situation, WU is the clear winner. I am a bit nervous about collecting $20,000 from their office & then hustling to my bank to deposit. Any suggestions? Thanks again. :roll: get a money belt or fanny pack and pull your shirt over it. it's what i did when i to...

caliguy

Have you looked into "Xoom"? do you have a bank account in Peru?
https://www.xoom.com/?_rt=kac-pe-unbran ... fgodmhwOGA

caliguy

You too windsportinperu!

caliguy

So the fee is still US$ 1 per day you overstayed? Any idea if and / or when the new immigration law goes into effect? Or is it completely of the table? i flew out of Lima on Nov. 17th. and overstayed by 50 days due to personal reasons. paid $50 usd. can't tell you about the new law (if and when) it...

caliguy

Good point. I had an evaluator quote a property for 35% less than it eventually sold for, but I don't think it was for dishonesty, rather ignorance. The property has some unique characteristics that the evaluator did not want to consider, even though I pointed them out. Caliguy is right: do some du...

caliguy

Good point. I had an evaluator quote a property for 35% less than it eventually sold for, but I don't think it was for dishonesty, rather ignorance. The property has some unique characteristics that the evaluator did not want to consider, even though I pointed them out. Caliguy is right: do some du...

caliguy

How can I have a property appraised in Miraflores? My wife and I purchased an apartment in Miraflores about 5 years ago. We are in the process of getting divorced and need to have it appraised. She wants to hold on to it, which is fine with me (she is Peruvian, I am not). For a fair division of ass...

caliguy

69roadrunner wrote:
caliguy wrote:Dave's not here man
they should have at least kept the marijuana for medicinal use.

That would be illegal. Weed, including medicinal is illegal in Peru.

doesn't mean you can't get it.

caliguy

Dave's not here man :lol:

they should have at least kept the marijuana for medicinal use.

caliguy

fanning wrote:

In your case you bought it for US$ 100.000 so there is no fictious 'buying' price, but just the actual buying price ..
So in your case , if you sell for US$ 400.000 you have US$ 300.000 profit, and pay US$90.000 taxes.

wow! thanks again fanning.

caliguy

I think if it is your primary residence you don't pay the impuesto, but I am not sure of that, and you need to actually live there. If you are liable for the impuesto and acquired it after 2002 or 2004 the 'autovalue' is your 'buying' price, corrected by a table on the ministry of economy. http://w...

caliguy

very informative, good to know these referrals.

caliguy

gringolandia wrote:
I wonder if I'm unusual, or if other people also never take the time to really look and see all the other information that is available on this site other than the forum.

*Raises hand*

caliguy

My friend passed two years ago (in Lima) and he had a morphine drip that worked well for pain. The problem is Morphine is the final stop gap. The body slowly becomes immune to it and the doses have to be increased to subdue the pain. Finally to the point of the Morphine becoming the killer. and, th...

caliguy

jumpinjack wrote:Probably? Is she in pain or suffering from anxiety?

she's in pain, however, no anxiety. i've been with her for 22 years, and believe she would be better off with the calming effects of Indica.

caliguy

jumpinjack wrote:Cannabis Sativa or Cannabis Indica?

probably be better the Indica for it's calming effects. i see the Sativa is more for energetic.

caliguy

as some of you are aware, my Peruvian wife has stage iv colon cancer. she is complaining of a lot of pain and discomfort. she was prescribed pain meds by her Physician, but don't do much good at this point. are there any other alternatives to improve her quality of life? is cannabis a good alternati...

caliguy

from what i've read on the forums, legal problems arise quite often. recommend a thread dedicated to these matters.

caliguy

haha! you're really missing out on some good espresso in Lima.
i really have a craving for chili burgers with golden crispy french fries (Tommy's Burgers), and authentic Mexican food (i'm from southern California). those are pretty much my 2.

caliguy

i love the ocean. but am a bit inland here in Lima to make it very often. on the occasions that i have been, it's always crowded, and food served everywhere. i live in Los Angeles, and am about a 20 min. drive from Pacific ocean. big difference in scenery.

caliguy

it's been my observation too. sitting at 0.

caliguy

got to agree that most of the chicken tastes the same. the success is the flavor of the cremas. having said that, i would like to see some places get a little more creative (and larger) salads, and less fries.

caliguy

i have no faith in medical practice here in Peru. Doc decided to go on vacation? wtf! i had blood drawn from a 20 something year old girl, she had a hell of a time doing it. a day later and i had a huge bruise on my forearm. having said that, healthcare is cheap :lol:

caliguy

lol! seems to be a "trend"

caliguy

i'm sure all of us who have been here for any length of time have seen prices continually creep up. and on top of that, most items are sold in small packages, so you're always running to the store to buy another small package of the same product. although it doesn't affect me financially, it just so...

caliguy

thanks for all the feedback and concerns gang

we have decided to sit down (w/o a lawyer) and discuss distribution as adults. they will be highly compensated as their sister wishes.

caliguy

Seems like simple mathematics to me. You & her. 50/50. Her 50% should be hers to do with as she sees fit. some time ago her parents passed away, her father 1st, and her mother more recent. the parents left their estate to the 3 surviving children (wife included), and there's nothing in the will...

caliguy

Seems like simple mathematics to me. You & her. 50/50. Her 50% should be hers to do with as she sees fit. some time ago her parents passed away, her father 1st, and her mother more recent. the parents left their estate to the 3 surviving children (wife included), and there's nothing in the will...

caliguy

ironchefchris wrote:Sorry to hear about your wife´s health condition, caliguy. Cancer sucks.

yes it does

it's been a very difficult time for both my wife and myself.

windsportinperu wrote:Family ties could be very strong among sibling in Peru.

totally agree with that. hope you're doing well windsportinperu

caliguy

I can't believe these replies here. The woman is very ill and you don't want to honor her last wishes? That's cold blooded. i want to honor her wishes. 50% just seems a a bit much to give her brothers who have done nothing for her. i need to start a new life as well. as i said above, the 1/3 rd. is...

caliguy

Caliguy, My deepest & sincere condolences regarding the health of your wife. You have been a valued poster on expatperu for many years. I hope you can resolve the situation with the will. Send me a PM if there is anything I can do - please. My prayers are with you. :roll: thanks woodchuck. can'...

caliguy

Read the codigo civil Article number 725, Your wife can inherit to her brothers a third part of Your shares. thanks for the link victmanu. i translated it to english, and got this: Article 725º.- freely Tertius "Anyone who has children or other descendants, or spouse, freely available to the t...

caliguy

From a practical perspective, it may be relevant where the money is. Legal issues aside, if the money and assets are mostly in LA in your name, the brothers will have a heck of a time going after it. As they say, possession is 9/10ths of ownership. But if the money and assets have been shifted from...

caliguy

my Peruvian wife is in very poor health after having colon cancer for the past 3 years. she now wants to get a will that will give her 50% of our assets, which is currently about 1.2 mil. she wants to give her half to her 2 brothers here in Peru. Is this the way it works here? i know in the U.S. the...

caliguy

woodchuck wrote:PS - is there any way to contact PPK and make suggestions concerning expat issues?

haha! maybe pay him a visit at his home in San Isidro.

caliguy

Hi, I take Synthroid 112-mcg. My question is: Do I need a prescription to buy it in Peru? We are returning to Peru Sept 2016 to live and I will only have a 4 month supply. just got back from my daily trip to the farmacia, and while there, i inquired about your question. they didn't carry the "...

caliguy

fanning wrote:The 5% is only if you are a tax resident, else it is 30%.

thank you fanning. the wife and i purchased the property in 2005. it looks as though i'll be paying the 30%.

caliguy

i'm in a similar situation, although no children/dependents are involved. would this mean that i would get 100% of all assets here in Peru? would i have to pay any capital gains taxes on real estate? obviously i'll have to hire a lawyer to help out.

caliguy

What is the custom in Peru for tipping in restaurants that charge the recargo al consumo? I've noticed that many restaurants charge this, even fast food restaurants. In restaurants where there is a waiter, I've typically tipped 10% on top of the service charge (15% if the service was outstanding). ...

caliguy

Good Morning Everyone! I need specific locations to purchase - Cafe Tunki - in Miraflores or close by. A friend is going back to the US & wants to take as gifts - preferably whole bean/not ground. He is leaving Friday evening, so time is of the essence. Thanks. :roll: i used to see it in all th...

caliguy

gerarda132 wrote:we sell this dryer machine fo 850 soles just bought it in March for 1500 soles. We are going back to the US.

is it gas or electric?

caliguy

asp wrote: What are you thoughts and experiences with expanding a successful business?

not in the restaurant biz, but excellent service and consistency are what helps drive any business to success. Congrats!

caliguy

That is what is confusing as the Ripley site says there is NO home delivery. If you purchase online, how do you acquire the product? Thanks. :roll: you have to go to the store and pick it up. hire a taxi outside to bungie cord your 55" flat screen tv to the roof of the tico and you're good to ...

caliguy

Is it true that if shipped to Peru using a RUC that you're exempt from paying the 18% IGV and would only have to pay the other portion (approx 6%, I believe) in customs duties? no. i hold a valid RUC and still pay close to 30%. Ad valorem - 0%, 6% and 11%, according to national subheading. General ...

caliguy

thanks.

caliguy

interested in the bike. have any pics?
thank you.

caliguy

God only knows how you start a business here, how can you trust people when they try to Screw you over like this. not a renter, but own a home due to inheritance, so can't put my opinion on that. regards to doing business though, folks will tell you one thing and do another. case in point: i sold a...

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