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Can anybody tell me what are the requirements for a common law marriage in Peru? I have dual citizenship(USA/Peru) and my girlfriend is a US citizen. We have lived in Peru for 2.5 years. Just wondering if I could be automatically married based on the fact we have lived together

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I need to get some documents mailed from the US to Peru and I need them fast. Preferably less than 3 days. Anybody have an idea what is the best service to use?

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As far as I know, Verizon phones don't use a SIM card, so its not compatible with the Claro network. Same thing with Sprint. You need to bring over and AT&T or T-Mobile phone.

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this looks like a scam. the letter is generic and then where he posted in all caps is where you can customize it. A really poor job overall and he's probably trying to solicit victims

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We're all dual citizens, US/Peru and we entered the country the most recent time with our Peruvian passports.

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Does anyone know from firsthand experience what the requirements are for leaving/entering Peru with only 1 parent and child? I've heard stories about various documentation being required, but when my wife and I crossed the border into Chile from Tacna, we were not even asked to prove parentage. This...

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thank you!

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Speaking of flours, does anybody know exactly what "preparada" and "sin preparar" mean? I can't seem to get a good explanation from the locals. What would these compare to in the US?

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douglas8 wrote:wow that is veeeeery useful...hmmm i would even say eurotastic or ummmm chimazing

lol, my thoughts exactly

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I just discovered something cool in the User Control Panel of the forums. Their is a tab called Friends & Foes that lets you enter someone's username and then all posts by that person are hidden by default. To use it, enter the User Control Panel, click the Friends & Foes tab, then Manage fo...

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I was told that that the movie theater in Larcomar always plays kids movies in English.

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Good rule of thumb, whatever chi chi/euroman advises, do the opposite.

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First of all, let me start off by saying I have 3 kids, so I can't afford exhorbitant tuition rates... and I don't plan on sending them to Roosevelt! :) I'm planning on moving so that my kids would start school in March 2013. Expats... what schools do your kids/nieces/nephews go to? This is not the...

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I've also seen them shift an automatic car into neutral at every red light and then back into drive when the light turns green. It doesn't save any gas, but adds a lot of extra wear and tear to the transmission.

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That being said the provincias lack most modern comforts such as decent internet, lack transportation (many don't have airports close by), lack good roads, and probably most important the provincias have horrible healthcare. Roads in in Tarapoto are in better condition than in Lima. (Probably becau...

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I know this is not the exact info you're looking for, but think really hard if you want to move stuff versus just buying it here. Shipping companies cost a fortune, there is much paperwork, things get damaged, etc... Peruvian Customs are a bunch of thieves and they will take you for every penny you ...

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Probably because they are extremely expensive and not many people can afford them. I saw some in Hiraoko awhile back, but I think it was more in the 8000 - 10000 soles range, and I don't know if these were concert quality.

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No, the two systems are different. Your credit score in the US means nothing here and vice versa. You should probably just use your US credit cards here when making purchases.

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Do you currently pay taxes on your pension income? If so, then yes, filing as an expat will reduce your taxes. You're allowed a deduction of approx. 94k if you live outside the US.

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Transfer the money to my account. I guarantee that you will pay no tax.

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try http://www.turbotax.com

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adrian Thorne wrote:Kegs are available for parties in two sizes, 30 / 50 and the equipment is free. They deliver, set up and then remove after the event. I have had several.

http://www.deperu.com/abc/atencion-al-c ... al-cliente

How much did they charge?

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This is how crazy rumors get started. Now for the next 10 years, I'll have to listen to gringos getting scared because they "heard" that someone was arrested for staying illegally. People, the punishment for staying illegally is a fine. If you can pay the fine, problem solved. What's with ...

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I don't know about loads of jobs. You know Peru does have a big unemployment problem. More like loads of workers and a lot of competition for the few jobs available. If you can get a job with a foreign company, go for that. Most Peruvian employers will abuse you, pay you low wages, make you work lon...

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Be prepared to lose your deposit. Also get ready for all kinds of threats that mean absolutely nothing, like they'll sue, call the police, etc... My advice is don't pay anymore rent, let them take it out of the deposit. Explain that you lost your job and you're moving back to the US, and then just m...

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A new scooter shop just opened called ScooterMania on Angamos just at the border between Surquillo and San Borja just up from the Plaza Vea. Thanks. I'm going to check them out today. I was also told that there are quite a few shops near the corner of La Marina and Sucre. They do a lot of the assem...

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I went to check out Barbacci Motors in Miraflores. Lots of great gear and accessories. Only bikes they had were Chinese brands. I'll be checking out some more places in La Victoria and La Marina, and I'll post if I find any new info

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For kids, its fairly simple. I went to the RENIEC office in San Luis and they told me about a special program where kids can get a dni for free. I had to go around the corner where they had this big setup. I think all I needed to bring was my dni, and the partido de nacimiento of my daughter. They t...

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What brand? I've heard the Chinese motos are very bad quality. Whats your experience? I was going to play it safe and either get a Honda or Suzuki

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Every country has different rules, so no one will be able to give you a definitive answer if you don't post your home country.

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I'm thinking about buying a scooter and wondering if anyone currently has one, and what your experiences are with it?

I've been comparing what I see in the stores with info online but the models available here seem slightly different from what I see online.

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There's definitely cheaper, but I doubt this guy wants to be sitting next to the guy with the chicken coop on his lap. Or riding 20 hours on a bus with no AC.

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You guys are paying too much. Cruz del Sur bus to Tacna, VIP seats, 120 soles round trip They have colectivo taxis from the bus terminal that will take you to Arica, each way is 15 soles per person The taxi is better than the bus, because the driver will assist you in getting thru customs. I always ...

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I am only a single opinion however, Peru is closer to Hell than it is to Paradise. If anyone could honestly say that they are happier here instead of where they came from I will gladly buy them a drink or two and pay for their first session on the couch. :lol: Looks like you owe me a couple of drin...

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Depends on the district you live in also. La Molina has great air quality and sun year round but most expats never seem to venture out here to see how much better it is than miraflores

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The really devious rateros will even appear professional, drive their cars well, and take you to where you want to go. Don't be fooled though. They're just trying to lull you into a false sense of security so the the NEXT TIME, they can take all your money. Treat EVERYONE in lima as a potential crim...

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I dont think its a matter of treating someone like crap. If you've spent a bit of time here, then you know that many peruvians are "vivo", meaning that if they see a chance to get some more money out of people, than they will. And they aren't above lying about things either. Dont get me wr...

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Not sure how it works with UN people, but yes, people working in the US embassy are allowed to bring a car in with no import duties. They're limited to one though and its when they first arrive

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If she didn't work than don't pay her. She's probably just making stuff up because she knows that gringo's don't know the laws here.

Think of it like this, if I work at a gas station in the US and they close down for a few days, do I deserve to get paid for the days I don't work?

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“According to the Wilderness Medical Society, water temperatures above 160° F (70° C) kill all pathogens within 30 minutes and above 185° F (85° C) within a few minutes. So in the time it takes for the water to reach the boiling point (212° F or 100° C) from 160° F (70° C), all pathogens will be kil...

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There's a gun range in San Isidro called Armaq.

3552 Republica de Panama

They offered a few different pistols you could rent by the hour. You can also bring your own weapon as long as its licensed.

I think the gun rental was something like 50 soles and another 60 for ammo.

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this has happened to me when using a peruvian credit card. The pending will show an amount 5-8 soles higher than what it was. It always corrects when it finally clears, so I haven't worried too much about it.

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That's my next step. I think it just bothered me when I went to the Municipalidad and they wouldn't give me the info. The woman there gave me the sense that she was just lying to me so she didn't have to bother. It's happened before at govt offices where they just make stuff up so they don't have to...

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It sounds perfectly reasonable to me. You attempt to do harm to me, and I will do the same. Just because someone is unarmed doesn't mean they aren't dangerous.

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I think that might be your only option, so you might want to get the process started as soon as possible. In the US, you can deposit a cashiers check and get money immediately, but the bank always reserves the right to take the money out of your account if something comes up when they process the ch...

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For what you want to do, gas is definitely the way to go. Coal BBQ takes too long for the fire to get hot enough to cook and you will waste a lot of coal if you only have 1 or 2 people who order. Better to go with gas and then you can turn it on and off right away and start cooking immediately.

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My problem is even more basic. I've seen a property I would like to inquire about, but I don't know how to contact the owner. There is no name or contact info anywhere on the property itself.

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It's kind of hit or miss with customs. Many people, including me, have gone thru multiple times and not declared anything with no problems. If you get the green light, they don't even review your bags. One time, I had basically disassembled an entire computer and had it all in my carry on. I got the...

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Thanks Kelly. My only problem is that I don't know who the owner is, and the link you gave says I need to have both the details of the property and owner to begin the process at SUNARP.

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thanks Alpineprince!

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