tmpauling
7/30/2013 15:30 EST
Good morning. Me and my wife are pondering a move to South America. One of the countries that we are considering is Peru; as well as Columbia , Ecuador, Uruguay. Of course by being from the United States and being a black family, we have certain concerns. I will post below a list of questions that maybe you guys can help us with.
What is it like to be a black man Peru?
Are the schools good?
Do you guys know of a good cheap and effective way to learn Spanish besides rosetta stone?
Is racism very prevalent against blacks?
How easy is it to obtain residency or citizenship and Peru? How much does it cost and how quick do you obtain it?
What are the churches like down there? I heard that South America has a lot of Catholicism but we're not Catholic. I just want to go to a regular Christian Church.
These are all of the questions that I have right now and if you could bring some other insight with regards to Peru I would be most appreciative thank you.
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cindy5
8/24/2013 17:26 EST
Tmpauling, sorry for the dealy, we were traveling. So many questions, where to start??...the biggest immigration colony since past centuries in Peru are the Asian. there were always few black people and continue today. Although for the economic crisis, I can see more African and Haitian black people in Lima, but still a minority to call them a community. I'm a Spanish teacher, my rate is $10 per hour. I prepare students, kids online before coming and continue in person when they're already here. I work for an Academy, so yes we have books and methodology. Schools in very expensive, the problem is the Traditional methodology of all - private and public. You find your kids copying, memorizing and siting all the time in class instead of participating and discussion. Something difficult for them if they're used to the Communicative methodology. About religion I don't know much, but you probably could find a Christian church, but difficult for black people. Catholicism is very strong in all cities, that's why we're a Conversative country and people, however expas love values, family time and slow living. Don't know much about obtaining a residency in Peru. What I know is that you can have a permit visa for 90days, after you must go out for the country to a neighbor country. A 9hrs trip, long but not costly. Re-entry and renew your permit visa, easy. Right now they're thinking to extend condition to 6months, but nothing approved yet. Well hope this help you although a little late........Cynthia
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pschles
8/24/2013 17:59 EST
Cynthia and others,
The law changed quite some time ago. You can get a 183 day visa before you have to leave and come back in. The nine hour trip can be circumvented by persons in Lima, but most folks leave to either the border with Chile or Ecuador. I flew to Santiago twice early on, but mostly found jobs that would take me out every so often.
Peter
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pschles
8/24/2013 18:00 EST
Cynthia and others,
The law changed quite some time ago. You can get a 183 day visa before you have to leave and come back in. The nine hour trip can be circumvented by persons in Lima, but most folks leave to either the border with Chile or Ecuador. I flew to Santiago twice early on, but mostly found jobs that would take me out every so often.
Peter
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pistachio
8/26/2013 10:29 EST
hi T,
just to say,
I'm from the states, I am white Italian background......
Here in Peru,, living in Trujillo,, there is no doubt - I am a gringo. So that you know,, that is not a derogatory term.
I have traveled to many places across the country and been here about 14 months. Honestly, I have never seen any instance or heard any remarkd regarding 'racism' however the population is all Peruvian and there are no Black Folk here or indigineous Black population. In all of my time I have seen on the street only two black people.
I do believe that from what I have experienced with the good and gentle nature of Peruvians here you would not have any difficulty. However this is only my intuition speaking.
pistachio
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rianmi
8/26/2013 16:13 EST
I have responded previously. I am currently in Lima staying with my adopted Peruvian family. Yes, I am a black man from the UK living in the USA. Over the 10 plus years that I have been coming to Peru and I have travelled widely in Peru, I have never been met with anything other than politeness and respect. Whether I am alone or in company of others. I see my descrimation among Peruvians themselves than with foreigners. My only disadvantage I find is I do not speak Spanish. That does not stop Peruvians always trying to engage me in conversation. If there was a noticeable problem, I think I would have encountered some of it in 10 years of coming to Peru.
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cindy5
10/8/2013 21:03 EST
Yes, our people is very friendly and straight forward. Some naive to my taste, but pleasantly sincerely trying to become your friend. it's the wonders of our country.....Cynthia
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