Expat Guide to Living in Peru

Whether you're already living in Peru or preparing to move to Peru, our Expat Guide to Living in Peru offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Peru. For answers to specific questions, visit our Peru Forum to talk with expats in Peru.

Expats Talk About The Biggest Challenges They Face Living in Latin America

Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.

10 Tips for Living in Peru

Expats love Peru's friendly people, low cost of living, inexpensive healthcare, beautiful beaches and low level of crime. Read 10 tips from expats for people moving to and living in Peru on topics such as driving in Peru, healthcare in Peru and international schools.

5 Great Places to Retire in South America

Expats offered their recommendations for places to retire in South America. We know that this is a short list and hope you'll add your favorites below in the comments section.

Peru May be For You!

If you are tired of rainy weather and want to live in an affordable, beautiful, safe country, Peru May be For You! Dean LaCoursiere explores several cities in Peru.

Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Lima

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Peru handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Peru by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

Submit a Culture Shock Report

Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Peru - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Peru by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

Submit a Living Overseas Report

Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Peru? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Peru? Help others moving to Peru by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

Reviews of Schools in Peru

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Peru. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Peru:

Colegio San Andres (Anglo Peruano) in Lima, Peru

International Christian School in Lima, Peru

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Dream vs. Reality of Living in Peru Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Peru. If you are already living in Peru, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Peru:

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Lima, Peru

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Retiring in Peru Reports

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Peru, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Peru:

Retiring in Lima, Peru

Retiring in Lima, Peru

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Peru? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Peru by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Peru? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Peru? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

Submit a Working Abroad Report

Additional Articles

The Most Sought After Document in South America

Charles Barrett offers some helpful tips to ensure that you minimize risk associated with a lost or stolen passport.

Ten Things You Should Know Before You Move To Central or South America

Lee offers ten tips for people contemplating a move to Central or South America.

Expatriate Health Insurance

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Expats Talk About The Biggest Challenges They Face Living in Latin America

10 Tips for Living in Peru