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Peru: Arequipa in August:

Hi all. I'm visiting Arequipa for the month of August and was looking forward to meeting up with anyone from this forum. It's a bit of a working holiday for me. I've a few businesses to tend to and a few houses to plan renovations on. I'm staying with family in Cayma and do like to go out in the evenings. I normally just go to a cousins bar in San Francisco ave( Brujas?). So anyone interested in showing me some new places or just interested in meeting up with a future resident please drop me a message.

Peru: Cheap rent???:

Well said. Have an adventure! Visit first. Decide later. if you watch the. Nightly news you would swear that Lima is like. War zone. Spend some time there and follow simple precautions and you will never have a problem Embrace the. Change. Don't live in fear. It's. Or a perfect world??

Peru: Free Trade Agreement?:

Good to know the import duties on private goods...That helps me rethink my future move .I was planning on bringing in a 20 " container but may just sell off my things and replace when I relocate. All my tools(and there is a lot) are 240 volt also... Its not a perfect world.

Peru: Arequipa real estate:

Arequipa is a great place. The people are friendly and it has a safe feel. (especially compared to Lima). for the money you are talking you should be able to get what you are looking for although yard size is hard to find. Many dogs live on the roof top level of the houses and appartments. Best suburbs are Yanahuara. then Cayma and Cerro Colorado. .all close to the city centre. General medical facilities dentists etc are good and cheap compared to where I live, Australia. To rent something good you will want around 1000 sol per month in these suburbs which is what I would recommend you do to give you time to settle in and find the right place. Good supermarkets in this area although you will save heaps, have larger choices, and really embrace the culture( not to mention supporting the small farmers) more by going to the traditional markets. I love to drive when Im there but I love to drive. If your not such a confident driver Taxis are cheap. The small buses are cheaper if you know the right ones to catch. Arequipa is a Great choice you will not regret.

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