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Dale U!!!! Definitely going to more futbol matches next trip I have been to a couple of games at the Monumental stadium. A bit different from going to a game in the US as I was not aware of certain restrictions, no drinking(even before the game) and no mens belts permitted at the gate. They give eve...

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Appears I am too late but dont talk to the taxi drivers waiting like sharks right outside the terminal door. Begin walking to your right on the sidewalk that runs next to the exit lane Taxitas will stop after dropping of their fares and try to pick you up. During the daylight its a lot cheaper. I p...

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Glad to hear back from you guys I will try to contact woodchuck. My wife had her house built in Lima so would probably just do some of the finishing after a rough in to get exactly what we want. I noticed that there is a REMAX Peru website but not much in the way of listings. I may contact a realtor...

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I have been looking to buy a place in Peru and we are getting closer with kids finishing up school and planing for retirement. My wife is Peruvian and so are 2 of our kids while I am still without so much as a CE and only travel about 3 months at a time when we go. I have a bunch of questions so I f...

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Hi Franz and welcome! If you wife is still holding peruvian citizenship you can get your CE pretty easily. You may also consider getting citizenship yourself after 2 years and some paperwork. As far as importing goes I am not sure. Cars are not really an option but you might get someone else to chim...

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yeah that stuff is probably more like hardie backer board than straight sheetrock, says a sheet weighs 75lbs and doesn't require exterior paneling and is fire rated and moisture resistant. But as far as both safety and security is concerned I would take rebar and crete over that anyday. would be eas...

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sounds like they are saying hardie backer board and stick built construction because you aint building nothing with strictly sheetrock....

brick and mortar will obviously hold up better regarding earthquakes and normal wear and tear. come on wood n sheetrock vs brick n crete? no question.

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what kind of home and auto insurance is available in peru and what does a typical policy cost?

thanks

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Appears I am too late but dont talk to the taxi drivers waiting like sharks right outside the terminal door. Begin walking to your right on the sidewalk that runs next to the exit lane Taxitas will stop after dropping of their fares and try to pick you up. During the daylight its a lot cheaper. I pi...

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Other, Campestra across the bridge towards Rimac from Chabuca Granda. BEST POLLO FALLING OFF THE BONE....delicious crispy skin BEST PAPA FRITAS BEST ENSALADA BEST AJI SALSA Don't tell ANYONE! Seriously last time I spread the word they jacked up the prices x2! Seriously, do not tell a soul! Dude that...

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Where are they? In my belly!

Seriously best I have had was probably at a high end restaurant in Barranco or Larcomar a long time ago. I stick to Pilsen, Tall and Cold. Occasional Margarita Mondays at home but only Jose, Fresh key limes, splash of OJ, rocks and sal!

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Any use in getting a CE if I'm not going to permanently reside in Peru? Married to a Peruvian....

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I only need 3 bands to get me through it....

1 Pink Floyd

2 The Dead

3 Wailers

and maybe a Hector Lavoe here and there depending on the situation....

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When in doubt head to the Gamarra and ask around you are sure to find some Lacoste knockoffs that big. I am XXL and find what I need there....Shorts and jeans are not readily available without quite a walk. Polvos azules may have shorts but haven't bought jeans in peru. For that matter the plaza de ...

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I always change large amounts at the casa's de cambio's in Plaza San Martin best rates and you dont have to do it in the middle of the street. Taxi in and Taxi out. Always check your bills going in and when they bring you your stacks. Watermarkings and holograms, 1 fool tried to pass me a falso C-No...

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HAHAHAHAHa! Noice! You can get more TP just ask and they might need an additional FARE, Fare, hahahaha! Anyways TIP #1 visiting Peru or any 3rd world country, BYOTP! Bring Yo Own TP! roll off a large amount and keep it stashed. haven't you been in a taxi? Those Taxistas always have a roll on the das...

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South of Lurin is where its at for the Lima area. You can catch the San Bartolo bus at puente ataconga on the highway, look for the brown and white with yellow strips. Once you get to Lurin you can jump off and grab a combi to go to all the individual spots all the way down. Even in the winter the s...

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speaking of mtg's anyone got any recommendations on searching for property in Peru? The internet classifieds are pretty lean and REMAX seems to be the only MLS type listings but not much there from what I have seen over the years. I know that a lot of folks just spray paint SE VENDE on the front of ...

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My wifes cousin is a dentist in Lima fairly reasonable and great hygienists too. Actually its super affordable and normally no wait. PM me for info I can't remember the hospital or whereabouts.

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Cuidado jumping on Combis during rush hour my very first ride the combi smashed into the back of a coach bus at 40km/hr jolting everyone in the combi. Still have a scar from my wife digging her nails into my wrist during impact! Got fare back and jumped off in the shoulder as the combi was dead and ...

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I am the only meat eater in our family and can say that they are able to adapt most things to vegetarian. Rice is the mainstay of course but veggies are abundant especially in the markets. The best thing about the markets is that everyone buys fresh daily. The only times I get sick in Peru it has be...

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I can't believe not a one of you here in the land of the lefts considers yourselves ocean goers....I have yet to be in Peru during their summer and want to know how much it differs from the winter months of July and August?

Is it different in the north like mancora during the peruvian summer too?

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why not dry out a few, plant the seeds and grow your own? I even have a steady supply of Pinguita de mono, rocoto, amarillo and panca in the states every summer just bag em up and throw them in the freezer and they last until the next harvest season!

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Plain enriched white flour is all the real pie shops use in NYC...

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There is a small boulangerie on the corner close to our place in Rimac with some of the most spectacular pan frances in the entire world made fresh in the morning, closed in the late afternoon and reopened with more fresh pan at around 5 pm local time. Its super cheap too we buy it in huge bags but ...

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Not at any of those mcdonaldesque chains sorry to say but I absolutely refuse to divulge the name or location of the best pollo a la brasa in the entire country as the last time I did they raised the price by 50%.... My Uncles restaurant in Curawasi does a fantastic pollo but my favorite is close to...

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In Lima I never spend more than s./7 for Menu and normally S./5. This is mostly at our local market where the locals eat and there are plenty of choices and the food is better than anywhere I have eaten in miraflores. With the one exception of a very fine chateaubriand I enjoyed at the larcomar one ...

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we just go to the local market and stick to a healthy mostly vegetarian diet except I still eat meat the rest of the family refuses to join the fun!

Veggies and fruits at the local market are about as healthy and cheaper than you will find in any chain stores.

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I used to be a sheet rocker in the states I know my wife was about to try and add a 3rd floor on our house in Lima but the Neighbors did the typical bullshit and caused a hell of a ruckus with the city and they keep coming by to bother our family and continue trying to fine us for a multitude of BS....

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I am back in the states but thought I would see if there are any other ocean loving types around the forums. I am a complete novice but would be interested to meet up with anyone looking to hang out or hit up the beaches in and around Lima on my next stay. Not sure how quick I will be back but we ar...

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We are close to plaza de armas and there is a section of local pet stores including pets of all types in the abancay shopping district which is south of rio rimac and east of abancay starts on the south side of the government offices there. Super cheap and I go there alone often.

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ummm you old timers need to move into the new era and learn how to use google a bit more....try first row sports its free and you're very welcome you can also check out kodi but you will of course require a decent internet connection. Stay away from the food at the corner sports bar next door to the...

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Damn! Shouldn't have waited so long to get my citizenship! How is the test? what happens if you don't pass it? For crying out loud not like they have that many gringos trying to immigrate to Peru!

Any links to the entire ordeal?

Gras,

J

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My wife exports/imports via eBay to her mom in Lima. You can msg her on eBay seller is fabiaanavip over 3500 feedback. She has sent small parts for ricers before no problems. The real big deal is usually the shipping if it's heavy.....usually does clothing and handbags but other stuff on request fro...

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Visiting again only for 63 days and wanted to know if I am able to get a DNI? Married to Peruvian for 5 years but living in USA. Thanks

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dont dare over pay for a cab there. We always head out the exit and take a right up the sidewalk then they start walking up to you dropping prices quick like your heading toward the pedestrian gate. We always take the carts out too just dont go out to the street unless youve been in callao before. D...

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Actually Peru is a great deal safer than you think. Compared to places like equador and have twice the fatality rate of peru at around 32 people per 100k from 2010. Peru is around 15 and the US is about 11. So its NOT dangerous. Sure people hear of bus crashes and semi's rolling over. That happens i...

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Any other rental places for those with IDP in Lima area other than the american ones? Looking for a deal too. I have lived in lima here and there over the past 5 years and know all about the way it goes dirty coppers and all. Seen people ran over and left for dead as a matter of fact in the center o...

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For the expats who still don't know about Lucuma, it is a fruit from Peru, that is used as an ingredient for ice-creams, cookies, birthday-cakes, and thing like that. What is your voting about this - from 1 to 10.. ? Some thoughts or experiences ? BAM BAM thats what I'm talking about Lucuma is the ...

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In the event that I need it, which of these two companies, DHL Peru or Fedex Peru, is least likely to drive me to a tragic suicide? How much do they charge for sending documents to the USA? I went fedex in miraflores but they only do 2 day not overnight and they have weird hours as I recall might b...

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Chincha is great I love the wine tastings the are superb. Also have friends there with family but they are native to the area if that is the right way to say it hahaha. Interesting fact is that Chinca on the coast is very close to Costa Azul where the Beach Boys visited while in Peru and wrote the s...

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My favorite restaurant is Guru Kabob & Curry. It is a very small place, but excellent service and awesome food. Pricing is reasonable, about 30 soles per plate if I remember correctly. Not as fancy as Rosanauseous, but MUCH friendlier staff that I have had at any other restaurant in Peru. Decor...

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Every once in a while it is nice to treat oneself to a nice restaurant experience at an upscale establishment. Recently I took my wife to Central for our anniversary and had such a great dinner and experience it jumped up to the top of our list. The bar was nice, service impeccable, food was wonder...

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Just stay away from the Hostales in the town of Mancora. There are dozens of hotels for all budgets south of the town, where you will not be bothered by the nightlife in town. If you want to go see the whales, Organos is 20 minutes further south. If you want to go to the thermal baths, it will be 2...

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Have you had a positive experience with a travel agency? What did you like about it? Describe the service they provided for you, and thanks for sharing. Lima Many Travel Agencies line the streets surrounding Plaza Saint Martin which is also a great place to exchange currencies. Most of the bus comp...

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We have had to get this several times. You need to go with the other parent to a Notario Publico. Ask them for an Authorizacion de Permisso de Viaje, which is valid for 15 days. Probably S./30 for each child. Each child requires a seperate form. They will ask to see it when you pass through Peruvian...

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Nice that you are coming to visit the ''City of the Palmtrees''. A highly recommend place is: BREST AMAZON. This place is a hidden gem. It looks more like a 4 star hotel than a hostel. It's less than 1 year old. Very clean rooms, friendly service. The rooms are very big. Rooms with airco are availa...

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I'm arriving in Tacna at 11:00 a.m. for a visa run and hope to be back to Tacna in time to catch the 2:00 p.m. Cruz del Sur to Lima. If not, the 6:00 p.m., or the two Oltursa options. I've checked Peruvian Air and their rates seem to have increased fairly recently, and my Tacna>Lima>Arequipa schedu...

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I probably with cost you an arm and a leg as the food at Gaston's restaurants isn't democraticaly priced. I found they charge the same price to everyone... seems democratic to me. Sure, they charge the same Price to everyone but a high Price. Gaston's restaurants aren't places if your are after a c...

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Gaston's Italian place in Miraflores on La Paz / 28 de Julio has the only pizza resembling New York using the appropriate mozerella and crust texture that I have personally tried in Lima. It's not 100% accurate but about as good as I've found. I find Gastons La Mar to be insufficient in authentic P...

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