Updated 11 November 2010
Simply put, Expat Peru and Living in Peru are where English speaking expats go. I've been in Peru for almost four years and didn't find these sites until almost a year ago and have to confess that now I'm addicted and a bit upset that I didn't find them earlier. The discussion forums are a favorite of mine. Maybe it's because there are a few of us regulars and since most of us are in Lima, we see each other on and off the sites. Although both sites are great, they are famous for different things. Don't forget to look at The Ultimate Peru List to find out everything you want to know about life in Peru.
Expat Peru
Expat Peru has an active discussion forum, visa info and free advice from a lawyer. For me, the discussion forums are the best. Everyone on the boards is helpful, especially when giving advice about Immigration issues, which can be a headache due to the endless paperwork, long lines and constant changes.
I recently posted a question regarding the foreigner's tax and had a couple of replies within the hour. They have a couple of forums, such as jobs and travel. The SAE answers many of the questions on the travel board. I wanted to find day trips from Lima as it's always nice to be able to get away from a while and they suggested a couple of natural parks, the beach, and a thermal bath.
They also have visa info in English, which can be helpful for those who try to figure out the Peruvian Immigration's Site which is only in English. If you have legal questions, you can either read through previously answered questions, or send an email to the lawyer and he should get back to you.
Living in Peru
Living in Peru has a news section that's updated daily. You can get the latest news from sport to politics to entertainment and leave your comments about it as well. Besides the news section, they have a useful Business Directory. I was looking for a church to go to and found a couple of listings. It's much easier to navigate than the Yellow Pages and you can read ratings from other users. Perhaps one of the most useful features for those living in Peru or those planning on moving here is the Classified section. I personally look at the Jobs section, but there are others, such as Languages, Apartments, and Things for Sale.
What Are You Waiting For?
So whether you're a tourist or an expat, I recommend taking a look at Expat Peru and Living in Peru, as you're sure to find something that can help you out
Simply put, Expat Peru and Living in Peru are where English speaking expats go. I've been in Peru for almost four years and didn't find these sites until almost a year ago and have to confess that now I'm addicted and a bit upset that I didn't find them earlier. The discussion forums are a favorite of mine. Maybe it's because there are a few of us regulars and since most of us are in Lima, we see each other on and off the sites. Although both sites are great, they are famous for different things. Don't forget to look at The Ultimate Peru List to find out everything you want to know about life in Peru.
Expat PeruExpat Peru has an active discussion forum, visa info and free advice from a lawyer. For me, the discussion forums are the best. Everyone on the boards is helpful, especially when giving advice about Immigration issues, which can be a headache due to the endless paperwork, long lines and constant changes.
I recently posted a question regarding the foreigner's tax and had a couple of replies within the hour. They have a couple of forums, such as jobs and travel. The SAE answers many of the questions on the travel board. I wanted to find day trips from Lima as it's always nice to be able to get away from a while and they suggested a couple of natural parks, the beach, and a thermal bath.
They also have visa info in English, which can be helpful for those who try to figure out the Peruvian Immigration's Site which is only in English. If you have legal questions, you can either read through previously answered questions, or send an email to the lawyer and he should get back to you.
Living in Peru
Living in Peru has a news section that's updated daily. You can get the latest news from sport to politics to entertainment and leave your comments about it as well. Besides the news section, they have a useful Business Directory. I was looking for a church to go to and found a couple of listings. It's much easier to navigate than the Yellow Pages and you can read ratings from other users. Perhaps one of the most useful features for those living in Peru or those planning on moving here is the Classified section. I personally look at the Jobs section, but there are others, such as Languages, Apartments, and Things for Sale.
What Are You Waiting For?
So whether you're a tourist or an expat, I recommend taking a look at Expat Peru and Living in Peru, as you're sure to find something that can help you out
Resources: Check out the Ultimate Peru List's recommended ebooks and The LA Jobs List's free list of schools in Peru.
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