Living in Peru

[Tbird]

Since discovering the delights of " todo cuero" at less than the price of "man-made materials" crap in the US, I have moved all my shoe purchases to S.America. I bought four pairs during my Lima trip in October, in a couple of zapaterias close to Parque Kennedy.

Question to those actually living in Peru - where do YOU buy your shoes? :-)

[Jesi James]

Here is a link to the Peru embassy on visa information.

http://www.peruvianembassy.us/visas-visas.php

What I don't see is retirement and or investment visa information. Anyone have any official links with that information?

Jes

[Lima Busy]

Hey, you guys know a place in Miraflores where i can send a fax back to the states?

Thanks,
Vin

Vin,
There are hundreds around, I use the ones on Porta as they are close by Cafe Z. Next time you stop by I will explain to you.
LB

[Polvo]

Having had to navigate the opening of a bank account in Lima I thought I would pass on a process that works.

For an account at Banco de Credito (BCP), if you do not have a visa or a carnet, you must have a letter of recommendation from someone who has an account at the bank, and preferrably at that branch. (If renting an apartment your landlord will fall over to help you on this.)

Interestingly my letter or recommendation stated that I was of fine moral character. Hmmm.

Once you have that letter of recommendation it is then simply a question of waiting in a queue (line) for ever and then signing a few forms. They have internet banking so you can also pay bills on-line from wherever.

Polvo

[VoodooMan]

Hey, you guys know a place in Miraflores where i can send a fax back to the states?

Thanks,
Vin

[VoodooMan]

Hi there!

I've been a fan of peruvian cuisine for some time now. Is there a place in Lima where one take a cooking class? Nothing serious. Something introductory and fun for a couple of days or so.

Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQikp...elated&search=

[Lima Busy]

Hi there!

I've been a fan of peruvian cuisine for some time now. Is there a place in Lima where one take a cooking class? Nothing serious. Something introductory and fun for a couple of days or so.

Thanks!

I think El Sol might do that, post your question on the expatperu site.

LB

[LaidBackInLima]

Yeah the ones you get in the states for 500 seem to go for around 900. I think when you bring things that you SHOULD declare you need to bring the reciept because they may assume a higher price than you paid. It just depends on the agent you are dealing with. One time someone in my travel party had that happen with a gamming system that he was actually planning to bring back home on the return flight. He paid the assumed 20% tax and they gave him a voucher so he could get his money back before his return flight. I hope this helps

[Celeritas]

Hi there!

I've been a fan of peruvian cuisine for some time now. Is there a place in Lima where one take a cooking class? Nothing serious. Something introductory and fun for a couple of days or so.

Thanks!

[VoodooMan]

just strike a deal that you can use his until you leave, thats what i do. with all due respect i dont think you should ask a stranger to bring your lt through customs. otherwise be ready to soak up the 20% tarif. also if you try to sneak it through and hit the lottery you stand a good chance of getting it confirep001ed!

laidback, what do you mean by using his until i leave? well, i met some very nice people flying back to lima from miami, a lot of gringos coming down for holiday. i dont think it be a problem/

how do they base the value of the laptop to tax it 20%?

in ny i find really good deals on new laptops, whereas in lima the electronics seem to be very expensive. so i thought id do a good deed and bring one back.

[LaidBackInLima]

just strike a deal that you can use his until you leave, thats what i do. with all due respect i dont think you should ask a stranger to bring your lt through customs. otherwise be ready to soak up the 20% tarif. also if you try to sneak it through and hit the lottery you stand a good chance of getting it confirep001ed!

[Lima Busy]

I've been in USA for a few weeks, and bought a laptop for a peruvian friend in Lima. I'm heading back to Lima this week. Does anyone know if i can bring in 2 laptops to Peru without having to pay any tariffs on my second laptop. Anyway to get around this?

Thanks guys!

Voodooman,
You are not allowed more than one laptop at a time. It is only a problem if you get the "red light". If you can find someone else on the same flight, you can offer them a finders fee (payable after arrival) to bring it in for you.

LB

[VoodooMan]

I've been in USA for a few weeks, and bought a laptop for a peruvian friend in Lima. I'm heading back to Lima this week. Does anyone know if i can bring in 2 laptops to Peru without having to pay any tariffs on my second laptop. Anyway to get around this?

Thanks guys!

[Lima Busy]

For all you ex-pats and soon to be. Peru registered 7.5% economic growth for 2006. In addition the "Bolsa" registered an 185% gain, making it the best performing in the world (take that Giotto). It is not widely reported but Peru's bolsa has been the best performing in the world for 4 years running and we are now the #1 producer of silver in the world.

Viva Peru Carrajo!

LB

[Slugger69]

Hey guys Thanks a lot, my spanish is just basic. But i plan on taking some classes at one of the schools here. I did check craigslists, and im gonna follow through with some of those ads. I am planning on staying in Peru at least a year, or more. But definitely in Lima for the summer, I am 30yo, and ready to experience the single life in Lima. Eventually i would like to travel to other parts of Peru for a few months at a time, including Arequipa. Outside of Miraflores, and the other "tourist" areas. I did hear Chorillos was a good place to shack up, the beach scene sounds pretty nice in the summer. I'm sure I would want to check out many areas this summer, including Asia.

LB - I might be interested in renting your PH for the weekend of Enero 4,5,6,7. the first days i arrive in Lima, i thought it'd be a good thing for a Lima newbie. Maybe I can even get a tour with your cute tour guide. Don't worry I'll be gnetle. Seems like you have availability, I'll keep you posted.