Whether you are new to Peru or in the researching phase of planning your new life here, there is a range of English language Facebook groups or fan pages that will be of great use to you. We have put together a short listing of these pages below.
If you have or know of a group or fan page that you feel the Expat community in Peru would benefit from, please let us know and we will add it. Write to contact@expatperu.com
This list was last updated on Feb. 10, 2020.
Expat Jobs Peru
Category: Job search & employment
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatjobsinperu/
Expat Jobs Peru is a group that can help you find a job or allows employers to let the expat community you are looking to fill a vacancy. The group can be a platform to announce yourself to the community and let them know you are looking for a job, or gives an opportunity to ask any questions about employment in Peru.
Living in Lima – Expat Support
Category: Community and Advice
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/499051396817170
Living in Lima – Expat Support is described as the fastest growing moderated forum for Expats in Peru, and gives the user access to share and request information on living in the city. This forum is well moderated and has become of the best sources of information for newcomers in Peru.
Peru Expats Garage Sale
Category: Buy & sell
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1566645680315627/
Peru Expats Garage Sale gives the user the opportunity to sell unwanted household items, or even find a bargain!
Expatriates in Peru
Category: Community
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatriatesinperu/
Expatriates in Peru is the oldest Facebook group directed towards expats in Peru. This is an un-moderated forum and discussion tends to the free-wheeling and political. Much of the discussion is related to politics in the United States.
Traveling and Living in Peru
Category: News and information
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/livinginperu/?fref=ts
The Living in Peru Facebook page is the website Traveling and Living in Peru’s fan page. The page provides users with information and services for the English-speaking community in Peru. This Facebook page has a healthy focus on tourism and food, as well as local news.
Expat Peru
Category: News and information
Activity: Very active Link: https://www.facebook.com/expatperupage/ Our own “Expat Peru” fan page offers links to Peruvian news published in English as well as links to our own page content.
Lima Expats Garage Sale
Category: Buy & sell
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/limasale/
Lima Expat Garage Salle give the user the opportunity to sell unwanted household items, or even find a bargain but with a Lima focus
Peru for Young Expats
Category: jobs search & employment / leisure
Activity: Quite active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeruForYoungExpats/
Peru for Young Expats is a group catered towards self-identified young students and professionals in the country and provides information and tips on living, working, and partying.
Women With Wine
Category: Community
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/70035741250/
This is a ladies only group. Women with Wine is a group of like-minded expatriate women living in Lima, Peru. We gather regularly in different types of events, monthly event and some small gatherings. New members are always welcome. This group has been going for about 15 years.
Expat Entrepreneurs in Peru
Category: Business
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatentrepreneursinperu/
Expat Entrepreneurs in Peru is a group devoted to entrepreneurs – it’s a great place to share & get feedback on ideas, or ask questions. The group is very diverse and could provide you with the inspiration to get your own business off the ground!
Expat Teachers & Translators Peru
Category: jobs search & employment
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/380538318806924/
Expat Teachers & Translators Peru is dedicated to language teaching opportunities in the country; giving the user the chance to share/receive information, experiences, or find new job opportunities.
Peru Services for Expats
Category: information / services
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/719318368152609/
The initial goal of this page was to provides information on experiences members of the Expat community have had with services they have used, and more importantly if they have been reliable or not. Now, it is a mix of services offered and discussion.
Peru Expats at Liberty
Category: information / services
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeruExpats/
Peru Expats at Liberty is a group that gives the user the chance to engage with the Expat community – start discussions, share ideas, or simply feel welcome here. Content includes a mix of discussion and links to news articles in Spanish in English, related to Peru and other countries in Latin America.
Hiking for Expats in Lima
Category: leisure
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/262315373939161/
If you are looking to take advantage of some of Lima or Wider-Peru’s beautiful scenic routes then Hiking for Expats in Lima is the group for you, where users share hiking trails, camping spots, and hidden locations.
Expats to the Rescue
Category: information / services
Activity: Barely active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LimaBatteredSupport/ Expats to the Rescue is a group dedicated to provide help to Expats at times in need – Users can log on here and seek advice on issues they may need help with.
Expats Cusco
Category: Cusco
Activity: Very active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatscusco/
A group focused on the Cusco, for those planning to move to or visit the city – information from anything from jobs, leisure and eating out, adventure, or general advice.
Expatriates in Cusco
Category: Cusco
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349993158375281/
Expat Cusco is a Cusco-focused page for Expats that provides information on events, sports, hiking, or to seek general advice.
Trujillo Expats
Category: Trujillo
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1710898612569778/
A group that for those planning to move to or visit the city of Trujillo – information on just about anything can be found in so if you are heading to or already in Trujillo and have a question, log on!
Arequipa Expats United:
Category: Arequipa
Activity: Moderately active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeruForYoungExpatsArequipa/
A group that provides a platform for the Expat community of Arequipa – giving information and an opportunity to network and connect.
Expats Arequipa:
Category: Arequipa
Activity: Quite active
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arequipaexpats/
Another group devoted to Expats in Arequipa that is a platform for sharing ideas and tips across the community.
Expats Iquitos:
Category: Iquitos
Activity: Slow
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1579229732296333/?ref=br_rs
Expats Iquitos is a multi-purpose platform for Expats living in the site, and encourages users to share their Iquitos related stories, tips, events, and business.
