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Alan

With the off-topic posts, my genuine post has gotten lost: : Getting your Peruvian Driver´s License Postby woodchuck » Sat Dec 21, 2019 2:50 pm How can a person qualify for a "foreign license exemption"? I have been told the Peruvian driver's test is mostly about history questions & v...

Alan

I have not heard of that option here (not to say it doesn't exist though). But, an option to consider is to ask taxi drivers in Huaral, since many of them rent their car by day and can put you in touch with owners who might rent by month (they might be quite happy to do so, since their other option ...

Alan

woodchuck wrote:Alan, the model # of the Bitel cell phone is - B8506.
People have told us the Bitel cell phones use inferior components, maybe your tech can verify this.
We appreciate your help!

He struck out, I am sorry to say. He adds that the quality of the Bitels he has seen is lacking.

Alan

Woodchuck.. if you post the model number I will check with our technician in Lima.

Alan

I think you are right in being a little pee'd off. The company ought to stock parts, at least for a few years.. espcially something as breakable as a glass cellphone face. Have you tried Alibaba? It would take a couple weeks to deliver, but a lot of this type of thing gets sold through this portal.

Alan

So great to read about folks making their way outside of Lima. I am green with envy. Good luck to both of you.

Alan

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Alan

Flowers? (Rosatel), Maybe a nice purse or accessory? https://www.aldoshoes.com/pe/es_PE

Department stores Saga and Ripley also have online sales and delivery.

Good luck. I mean that.

Alan

I heard recently that you can purchase the oil at the organic fairs held at Parque Reducto in Miraflores held on Saturdays, and at the Surquillo market fair held on Sundays. Good luck.

Alan

The advert says it has running water and electricity. And 400 meters for 70,000 works out to $175 per meter... and they said offers... Cheap compared to Lima, that's for sure. Does the price of this property reflect what properties actually go for there?

Alan

It´s already getting a little crazy on the streets, at least here in Miraflores, with the Brazilian and Argentine fans strolling in groups up and down the streets, shouting their slogans, and crazy will turn into wild tonight.

Welcome to all the visitors!!

Alan

I found this article to be very interesting, and somewhat scary:

https://nyti.ms/2NXR8LK

Alan

Remarkable story.

https://www.newsweek.com/over-140-nazca ... ru-1472355

Alan

That's really interesting. 120 km from Lima is a bit of a drive though, especially given the congestion entering Lima. That said, a bit of decentralization will be good, and maybe 120 won't seem so far as Lima continues to expand to the south. Lot's of new industrial parks are going in. You need to ...

Alan

Hi, Did you check this link? Survey reports that the best district is https://www.forosperu.net/temas/mejor-distrito-de-arequipa-para-vivir.111178/ The recommended districts are Yanahuara and Jose Luís Bustamente y Rivero. Sounds like a good start. Based on this, maybe you could check out google str...

Alan

Hi.. not sure about the answer, but I have a lead on a good real estate agent in Trujillo (a friend). If you would like his contact info, send me a PM.

Alan

Yes, a great read of over 40 pages. I was not aware of the beer monopoly in Peru. " With a market share of 95%, the monopoly clearly lies with Backus brewery in this country (Peru)" Alan, that's the problem with monopolies, they can raise prices almost at will. And the same company that o...

Alan

Perhaps latest entry into the country?

Alan

More than restrictive (well, maybe that too), I get the sense that they are bogged down in bureaucracy. The process is not as agile as it might be. I wonder how it compares to other countries at similar stages of development.

Alan

Now Bogota Airport was far more affordable and more comfy and less crowded - out of the two airports - Bogota was a lot nicer, more comfortable and had more places to go and eat and everything was priced in COP. Yes, there are some odd ball results, but the survey itself seems pretty serious. They ...

Alan

That's a great question. I had not noticed the increase. Maybe something to do with abusing the monopoly the beer company has? I remember that sin taxes were raised when PPK was elected, but that was two years ago.

I wonder why more people don't engage in home brewing here.

Alan

Hey there..

Drop me a PM when you are in town. Hopefully we can meet over coffee.

There are also a number of Facebook groups for Expats living in Lima. You can find more information here.

https://www.expatperu.com/facebook-grou ... s-in-peru/

Cheers.

Alan

While that is good news for Peru, I have a few bones to pick with JC: 1- Cab drivers harassing you and following you around. 2- ID checks at the door? Never seen this anywhere else in the world. Also, security guards make you go out the door and come in from a different door, instead of just walkin...

Alan

Interesting survey results.

It's a good, functional airport, with nothing really special. I am so glad they have redone the food fair area though. It was an embarrassing mess before with those cheap, aluminum chairs. The renovation of that area made a big difference.

Alan

Yes, there are some restrictions. You´ll find info here: https://tusalario.org/peru/ley-laboral/ ... to/menores

Alan

I like the "near and dear" comment. Mostly true. If you have quality china, pots pans, bed linen and quality furniture, you might want to pack it; while its pretty much available here too, you pay a premium, and may not find what you like. And as mentioned before, check your appliances to ...

Alan

Wouldn't be hard for a lot of Brits - their knowledge of South America can be best described as hazy and ill informed... Peru - Paddington Bear! And who doesn't love Paddington Bear! Brazil - samba, Pele, fit birds etc... Colombia - Coke, Pablo Escobar and shoot outs... Mexico - shoot outs, Trump w...

Alan

Nice video. Promo Peru does some pretty slick stuff.

I wonder how many foreigners come here to mountain bike, or if the vid is aimed more at cyclers from Lima.

Alan

Thanks for opening this thread. Interesting! What I remember about my visit there was the heat! I can't remember the month, but the experience is burned (haha) into my memory. It's a very arid zone with lot's of commerce and clinics and such, though. They have recently made some legal changes that h...

Alan

My goodness. With all the recent events, it's hard to believe. Then again, very little news about Peru seems to filter abroad. Just as well!

Alan

Fantastic museum. The history of money here tells you a lot about the history of Peru, too.

Alan

Do you have a "carné de extranjeria"? If so, be aware that Migrations is actively applying fines to those who do not update personal information, such as address, foreign passport number (if you renew) employer and marital status, within 30 days of the change. The fine is 42 soles per mont...

Alan

Cool. Nice topic!

Alan

I had fun shooting this video about the trip a while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs8dJBunlyo

Alan

Hi. If it seems serious, try the Good Hope clinic and check in to emergency. Otherwise, you may have to wait until Monday.

You could also try this place, which attends on Saturdays: https://nahui.com.pe/sede/miraflores/ (I have had no personal experience there)

Alan

Neighbors need to give their okay before the new building can officially launch, so your friend has more leverage than he knows. We had a similar (though lesser) problem a few years ago. One of our properties (an older building) had an adobe wall cave in from the pressure from cement being poured f...

Alan

Sorry to see that the measure appears to be illegal, so long term, nothing good will come of this. I understand your worries but it is 100% legal. Our Constitution gives the President the ability to dissolve the Congress when "cuestión de confianza" is denied time after time Several lawye...

Alan

windsportinperu wrote:Peru has got rip of Corruption out of our Congress, nothing can be as real as this

Sorry to see that the measure appears to be illegal, so long term, nothing good will come of this.

Alan

Neighbors need to give their okay before the new building can officially launch, so your friend has more leverage than he knows. We had a similar (though lesser) problem a few years ago. One of our properties (an older building) had an adobe wall cave in from the pressure from cement being poured fo...

Alan

Hey there...just a suggestion... you might want to explain how the Pandero system works, since many might not be familiar with it.
cheers.

Alan

Good for you. Nice to see that you have been able to network so quickly! Please keep us posted. I suspect there are others who visit this board who are looking for options other than Lima or the Sacred Valley. Tarapoto looks like a really interesting option.

Alan

I got that the other day, but I was IN downtown Lima. The question was how to get out to Av. La Marina. So, I think the deal is to ask for a reference to a location that people will recognize so that they will stop and engage in conversation, trying to help out. Unfortunately, the pitch that I got w...

Alan

Chosica or Chaclacayo.

https://www.expatperu.com/district-of-c ... lima-peru/

Alan

rosa.aspillaga wrote:random question if anyone knows... can i leave the country with my american passport but then enter peru again with my peruvian passport?

Should not be a problem, as long as you leave Peru again with the same document as you used upon arrival (in this case, the Peruvian passport)

Alan

Here is a tip I just heard: go to the neighborhood park, the place nannies will take children, and ask them if they have friends or family members to recommend. Again though, always ask for ID, and check references.

Alan

There are specialty shops for office goods, but you can usually do pretty well at Sodimac.

Alan

Hi Gerald, These positions are usually filled using informal networks. For example, friends or cousins of your sister-in-law's housekeeper, or somebody somebody in the community (maybe a shop owner) might recommend. Besides that, sometimes people will simply hang a sign outside. The other scenario i...

Alan

Hey there.. could you give a few more details? Are you planning a buffet? Alcohol? Is it a wedding reception? Is it posh, not so posh, budget? There is a wide range of options...

Alan

I browsed through the web page. It looks like a really interesting project. Congrats to the couple who are behind it all.

Alan

Incredible story! My lord..

What year did that happen? Any idea what they were protesting?

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