Lima

[Aurab]

Elberto:

I went to this bar on Larco in November. They were showing football. I am not sure it was live or not. The loation of the bar: if you walk towards the bay on Av. Larco, it is one or two blocks from the intersection of Larco and San Martin on Larco. It would be on your lefthand side of Larco. Sorry I forgot the name of the bar. You can check it out.

Aurab

[Zing23]

Assumptions:
1. I did pretty good in Rio with only English. Assuming I will be Ok in Lima. I did Ok in Dominican Republic also.
2. Country is generally stable and that crime is not a highlight of the society. (I take the necessary precautions and know that its not my country)
3. If Rio looked Ok to me, expense wise, Lima should be similar (hotels, women, food ...)
4. Outside of women, there are enough things to do in Lima to have a good 10-12 day holiday.
5. There are places open till 2-3 AM. it looks like Mira Flores is the main area where most mongers prefer staying and if i like getting up at 10:30-11:00 AM and sleeping at 3-4:00 AM, I will have options.
6. I love walking. If I take a place in Mira Flores, I am assuming that I can walk to the hang out places instead of going point to point in cab all the time. I love staying in the middle of shopping areas, so that i can do window shoping by the day and walk to restaurants / clubs / bars at the night. (Comparision - staying in copacabana and walking to Help at night)

Lima is a big, poor south american city, like Rio or Bogota, so crime is an issue. In Miraflores and San Ysidro a lot of security people keep it reasonable safe, but I think that caution is in order even in these areas. More dangerous than NY.

I walked all over Miraflores, into residential areas, down to the mall on the waterfront, etc. Don't get a hotel too far from Parque Kennedy if you want to walk, as that is where most of the restaurants/bars/clubs are centered. I do not think there is a sauna/casa (banos turcos) within walking distance (these are places where you get sauna and a girl during the day). at night i would be a bit more cautious - stick to areas with people.

I studied spanish before going, which i thought helped a bit. however, in miraflores, many people spoke some english.

Lots of things to do in lima - I liked the city a lot.

-zing

[Mr Enternational]

Gentlemen,

Doubts:

1. I am every bit a new yorker but I am a Sikh and look much differet than blond hair/blue eyes. I do not usually wear my turban when on holiday but have my hair in a pony and my long beard, all unruly.

R21

Dammit man. I went all over Mumbai trying to find one of those turbans. Late at night my Sikh taxi driver told me they sell them at the market. So the next day I was on a quest and about 6 hours into my search someone finally told me that it's something that is learned to make at home. So I finally just ended up buying a prefab dress hat at Eliperi.

But as far as Lima, I would say if you survived in Rio you should be okay in Lima. I have an Indian/American friend who swears by Lima. We argue Lima vs. Rio all the time. Just remember to keep the card of your hotel in your pocket so you can just show it to the taxi driver if you venture out of Miraflores. I will be there from the 29th to 31st of this month.

[Elberto]

I know this forum is for talking about sex with women, but when I'm not planning sex with women, having sex with women, or basking in the afterglow of having had sex with women I enjoy watching NFL football.

Where in Miraflores is the best place to watch NFL games? The conference championship games are next weekend and the Super Bowl is Feb. 4th, so there is a lot of good football the next couple weeks. If there are viewing parties with expats or whatever that sounds like an excellent time.

Thanks.

[ElKarl]

For those traveling to Lima, enjoy your stay , really ENJOY.

[Dick Rambone]

I will have $110-120 American per day over 5 weeks, which has to cover hotel, food, entertainment, and women..

Simon,

I will be in Lima between Feb 1 and Feb 12. I am also on a budget so I will be heading to the trocadero and possible cucardas for action. At the trocadero you can find some hidden gems for about $7 for 20 minutes. Most of them are not very attractive but there are some that are worth doing. So if you are in Lima on those dates PM me.

Dick

[Vaughnyb1]

Hey folks,

I will have $110-120 American per day over 5 weeks, which has to cover hotel, food, entertainment, and women. Is it realistic to think that I can do this in a little bit of style? I don't expect 5 star hotels, but I would like a nice clean place that won't scare the ladies away. Even if it is a Condo/hotel, that I can rent for a month.

Simon,

I would like to share with you some websites for apartment rental Ive researched for my trip to Lima this summer. Great prices, your budget sounds doable but alas Im not there yet but Ive done extesive research.

http://www.sellrent-house.com/main.html
http://www.innperu.com/rates.html
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals...rica/peru#5609

This expatriate website is good, they have a seperate section on apartments.
http://www.expatperu.com

Cheers comrades

[Royal21]

Gentlemen,

I have really enjoyed reading the posts and pictures and thank you all for sharing wonderful information. Peru was not on my radar but from the posts it looks like a place that I will enjoy.

There are some assumptions and doubts that I need help with. Thanks in advance for the help I am sure I will find here.

Background:
I'm 30, fit, tall, new yorker (but was born in India and actually look more middle eastern than Indian), been to a few countries but only Rio in South America.

Assumptions:
1. I did pretty good in Rio with only English. Assuming I will be Ok in Lima. I did Ok in Dominican Republic also.
2. Country is generally stable and that crime is not a highlight of the society. (I take the necessary precautions and know that its not my country)
3. If Rio looked Ok to me, expense wise, Lima should be similar (hotels, women, food ...)
4. Outside of women, there are enough things to do in Lima to have a good 10-12 day holiday.
5. There are places open till 2-3 AM. it looks like Mira Flores is the main area where most mongers prefer staying and if i like getting up at 10:30-11:00 AM and sleeping at 3-4:00 AM, I will have options.
6. I love walking. If I take a place in Mira Flores, I am assuming that I can walk to the hang out places instead of going point to point in cab all the time. I love staying in the middle of shopping areas, so that i can do window shoping by the day and walk to restaurants / clubs / bars at the night. (Comparision - staying in copacabana and walking to Help at night)


Doubts:
1. I am every bit a new yorker but I am a Sikh and look much differet than blond hair/blue eyes. I do not usually wear my turban when on holiday but have my hair in a pony and my long beard, all unruly. In Rio, I had incredible success in just being Indian. For some reason, being from america always took things into a political Q&A which I hate. I dropped all reference of NY by day three in Rio and it was fun all the way from there on. Got invited to peoples homes and one of the freebies, later told me that its not every day she gets to hang around with an Indian :-)
What should I be prepared for in Lima? (For those mongers who can get a response from their trusted women friends, I will really appreciate it)

2. How is the nationalistic feeling there? is everyone all ready to get out of lima for greener pastures elsewhere or they are proud to be peruvians?

3. Culturally, how is the relation between a man and a woman? That is - A typical city girl in her 20s, does she usually look forward to pleasing her man or do they get so much attention by men that they expect men to take care of their every whim and wish?
(Please assume a average middle class peruvian woman and man from the same background)

4. Outside of tourism / mongering is the country a common business destination? ( if so, niche businesses or major industries)

5. How big a role does money play, in an average person's life? That is, would people usually work overtime for a few extra bucks or would they prefer spending time with families and friends?

Once again people, thanks for all the insight .

R21

[Simon Says]

Hey folks,

Thanks for all the great info and pictures in this forum. I spend most of my mongering time in the Philippines, where I always have a great time with some very beautiful women in a very beautiful country. I tend to go once a year for about 5 weeks, budgeting myself about $110 American a day, so by the end of the trip I've dropped about $4000. This is definitely more than enough to have a good time in PI. After looking through the Peru forum, and looking at some of the photos, I am definitely thinking of changing things up this year, and heading to Lima for 5 weeks. The problem is, I am still working with the same budget, and although different posts seem to suggest different things, it is apparent that Peru is a little more expensive than PI on all accounts (hotels, food, & girls etc.). So the crux of this post is to get some advice from some Peru veterans whether or not I can have fun on my budget in Peru (Lima or elsewhere). I will have $110-120 American per day over 5 weeks, which has to cover hotel, food, entertainment, and women. Is it realistic to think that I can do this in a little bit of style? I don't expect 5 star hotels, but I would like a nice clean place that won't scare the ladies away. Even if it is a Condo/hotel, that I can rent for a month. Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I really hope to put something together for April. Thanks for any help.

[Lima Busy]

Jaja, as LB points out as well it seems even the married guys get more play then they can handle. Just have to be a little more discreet about it i guess.

Actually, I retired from mongering about 2 years ago but I still enjoy the "hunt" I just don't partake in the kill anymore. For the past 3-4 months I have been chased by a 18 y/o (who claims to want my love-child). Initially, I was flattered with her attention but it has lost its lustre. She was a pornstar a few years back in a land down under and this and the "monger curse" are additional reasons I did not partake.

Just as a side note: I am amazed at how nice and gentlemen like the posters from the Peru forum are compared to the Colombia forum. Those guys are constantly at eachothers throats, Whats up with all that figthing?

We have our moments but generally "The Mayor" keeps us in line.

LB

[Lima Busy]

Lima is a single man's paradise, but SSSHH, don't tell too many people. We don't want this city to turn into a Rio.

Cheers!

It does not "suck" for us married guys either!
LB

[Vaughnyb1]

Cat, Let me clarify things, sorry for the confusion, I only offer freindship, with a cultural and language exchange, thats it. I teach ingles part time professionally at a school, so thats what I mean they are intrigued that a professoro de ingles wants to be friends. Its a case where they take advantage of the situation and I do too, so its a win on both sides.

Yo voodooman, "I love the voodoo that you do" your post are the bomb. I hear you that Lima is a secreto, thats one of the main reasons why Im holding off on Rio, not to discount it but Lima seems a far far better value and when you factor in that in Lima is world reknown for its food I beleive its a no brainer, t least for me anyway. Good food, plenty of women and a decent exchange rate sounds like a winner to me. Im 38 so I still dig partyin but I do like to have a nice dinner with a beautiful chica on my arm and top it off doing the "horizantal Mambo" later that nite.

Ill still probably will teach ingles at a school during the days because thats a direct wire into the culture and your assimilation and "being in the know" is that much more accelerated, and yes i have dated some of my adult students from the school.

I know when I come in July itll be Winter in Lima, how cold does it get? Do you need a jacket in the daytime? Undershirts, leather etc. i researched the temp and its said low 60s F to high 50s but Im sure the air is different, so your igh 59s are diffrent than the ones in the US. If anyone can shed light on this, please do.

Saludos Comrades

[VoodooMan]

Vaughnyb1,

Just my opinion...I would wait to place any type of ad until you get down here, I'm not sure what your age is, but I am 30yo, average looking guy...been living here for better half of the year, and all I can say is if your a foreignor, the women will find you. For the top notch chicas just walking around the mall or hitting the various night spots, and you'll have more than your fair share of nice chicas. A little espanol goes far.

I personally don't have the patience to go through that whole myspace or newspaper ad process. I prefer to drink beer and shake my ass on the dance floor on the weekends, and find my hottie for the night..week..month...whatever. But then again ths just me.

Lima is a single man's paradise, but SSSHH, don't tell too many people. We don't want this city to turn into a Rio.

Cheers!

[Vaughnyb1]

LB save some for me! (ha, ha) Looking forward to meeting you guys.

Later Comrades

[Lima Busy]

One site I havent seen mentioned or talked about much, is hi5.com.

Thousands of Lima hotties and putas in there, and best of all, its free.

and Myspace are both popular down here. I have written before about guys sitting in "Z" phishing and then getting them to come down or stripping on their webcams. It goes without saying this is basically for guy's in their 20's who are living down here!
LB