Living in Peru
Articles About Life in Peru
Monday Escape: Cusco, Peru
Most people first learn of the existence of Cusco (sometimes spelled Cuzco) when they begin planning a trip to the famous ruins of Machu Picchu. As it turns out, nearly all trips to Machu Picchu begin in Cusco, so it's easy to assume that the town might only exist as a staging area and would be filled with generic hotels and crappy restaurants. [...]
Exploring the Beaches of Peru
Punta Sal Punta Sal is a beach located on Peru's northern coast, which is on the border with Ecuador. It is the longest beach in the area. Punta Sal is located about 50 kilometers from the city of Tumbes, and has a hot and dry climate almost year round, with hardly any rain. A lot of the locals around this beach are fishers, and many other people [...]
Navigating the Major Cities of Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo
Lima Lima has a population of 7.8 million, and is located in the Lima Province. It is a very loud and populated city, located on Peru's western coast. The city is very polluted with smog, and there is also a mist in the air for much of the year. The sunny period lasts from December through April, so people go here to enjoy the beach during those [...]
Learning the Social Customs of Peru
Peruvians are both strong-willed people, and also hospitable. Families are very important and tend to be the focus of social life. Women traditionally stay in the home. Peru is a very young country, as over half of the population is under 15. Its official languages are Spanish, Quechua and Aymara, but there are over 40 local ethnic languages. You [...]
Monday Escape: Iquitos, Peru
Really looking to escape? Well you can't get much more remote than Iquitos, Peru, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. In fact, Iquitos is the largest city in the world that isn't connected by road to anywhere else. The only way in and out is via the Amazon River, or by air. The city is remarkably self-sufficient-- with the feel of a bustling [...]
Latest Peru Real Estate Listings
Luxury Pent House Marriot and Sea View 216 m2 (Miraflores) PEI270000 3bd
Beautyful Pent-House whit seaview in front of Marriot Hotel 216 m2, 270 000 $, ------------------------------ Hall de ingreso, 3 salas, comedor, cocina, escritorio, sala de estar, 3 dormitorios, 3[...]
APARTMENT X SALE EN SANTIAGO DE SURCO /LIMA-PERU (CUADRA 6 CAMINOS DEL INCA) PEI110000 4bd
APARTMENT FOR SALE-SANTIAGO DE SURCO-LIMA PERU Urb. Monterrico, Toquepala, alt. cda. 6 Caminos del Inca- US 110,000 (S/. 352,000.00). - 1,420.83 sq.ft. total area (132 m2). - 10+ year old property[...]
Recently Upgraded 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths duplex, Peaceful Setting, open floor (Lima, peru) PEI925 2bd
home Dishwasher and car Small Large standing located square Stove is Refrigerator access this Bathroom there Lots On-site with driveway this tops bathroom with Comes pool[...]
Apartments in Miraflores (Miraflores, Lima) 3bd
New project in Miraflores. 3-1 bedroom apartments. From 67 Sq. meters (721 sq. ft.) up to 230 Sq. meters (2475 sq. ft.). Only 19 apartments. Border with San Isidro. Steps away from the 4 most[...]
