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Peru

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Welcome to Peru Peru History & Culture

4 Country Details Currency & Taxation Obtaining your Driver’s License Purchasing a Car

9 Home Finding Housing Standards Utilities

11 Education Private vs Public Bilingual and Religious Schools Academic Calendar

13 Banking Opening a Bank Account ATMS

14 Medical System Hospital Standards Insurance (Private & Public) Finding a Doctor Hospitals & Clinics Emergency Contacts

16 Transportation Transportation & Commuting Airports

17 Consulates 18 National Holidays

19 The Local Flavor Food Eating out

Traditional Recipe


TABLE OF CONTENTS

21 Landmarks & Tourist Spots The Magic Water Circuit Parque de las Leyendas - Zoo

Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los suspiros)

22 Entertainment Arts & Culture Sports & Activities in Country

Shopping

23 Helpful Tips Safety Dialing In/Out of Country

24 Weights & Measurements Chart 25 Notes

LARM - PERU RESOURCE GUIDE


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As part of our Latin American Relocation Management (LARM) family, you can rest assured that we have your relocation needs covered. Our focus is making sure you experience a smooth transition, from start to finish. We have put together this guide with important information and resources that will help ease your relocation process as much as possible. We want to remind you that we stand by, ready to support and guide you whenever you might need it. If you have any questions or feed-back, please feel free to contact us directly.

LARM USA Headquarters 1961 NW 150th Avenue, Suite 103

Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Phone: + (954) 239-4081Email: [email protected]

LARM Peru Av. Los Castillos 309

Ate - Vitarte, Lima 3, Peru

Phone: + (511) 436-5800Fax: + (511) 436-6300

Email: [email protected]


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Welcome to

Peru

A move to Peru is a delightful idea for expats seeking an altogether different lifestyle. While moving to Peru may seem a bit frightening at first, due to its somewhat unknown background, you can be sure you are not making a mistake. Peruvians are usually friendly and interested in sharing their culture with foreigners. Therefore, if you plan on moving to Peru, you will be taken in not only by the beautiful scenery of the country, but also by the friendliness of its inhabitants.



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History & Culture

History. The first inhabitants of Peru were nomadic hun-ter-gatherers who lived in caves in Peru’s coastal regions. The oldest site, Pikimachay cave, dates from 12,000 BC. Crops such as cotton, beans, squash and pepper chilies were planted around 4000 BC; later, advanced cultures such as the Chavin introduced weaving, agriculture and religion to the country. Around 300 BC, the Chavin inexplicably disappeared, but over the centuries several other cultures - including the Nazca, Paracas Necropolis and Wari (Huari) - became locally important. By the early 15th century, the Inca Empire had control of much of the area, even extending its influence into Colombia and Chile.

Between 1526-28, the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro explored Peru’s coastal regions and, drawn by the wealth of the Inca empire, returned to Spain to raise money and recruit men for another expedition to the country. He returned to Cajamarca, in northern Peru, before capturing, ransoming and executing the Inca emperor Atahualpa in 1533. Pizarro sub-sequently founded the city of Lima in 1535 but was assas-sinated six years later. The rebellion of the last Inca leader, Manco Inca, ended ingloriously with his beheading in 1572. The next 200 years proved peaceful, with Lima becoming the major political, social and commercial center of the Andean nations. However, the exploitation of Indians by their colonial masters led to an uprising in 1780 under the self-styled Inca Tupac Amaru II. The rebellion was short lived and most of the leaders were rounded up and executed. Peru continued to remain loyal to Spain until 1824 when the country was liberated by two outsiders: the Venezuelan Simón Bolívar and the Argentinean José de San Martín. In 1866, Peru won a brief war with Spain but was humiliated by Chile in the War of the Pacific (1879-83), which resulted in the loss of lucrative nitrate fields in the northern Atacama Desert. Peru also

went to war with Ecuador over a border dispute in 1941. The 1942 treaty of Rio de Janeiro ceded the area north of the Río Marañón to Peru but the decision was fiercely contested by Ecuador. Border skirmishes have continually flared up, usually around January, the month when the treaty was signed. The squabbling has ended in recent years, as both countries work to impress potential foreign investors (who tend to be scared off by territorial skirmishes), a treaty has been signed finally bringing an end to this dispute.

Cuban-inspired guerrilla uprisings in 1965 led by the National Liberation Army were unsuccessful, but a series of nationwi-de strikes coupled with a violent insurgency by the Maoist Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) guerrillas caused political instability in the 1980s. However, the 1990 presidential elec-tion of Alberto Fujimori and the capture in 1992 of inspiratio-nal Sendero Luminoso leaders has brought a sustained period of peace. Peru has once again become a favorite destination among adventure travelers from around the world.

Culture. It’s the multiple layers of great civilizations that make Peru so fascinating. Cobblestone streets preserve the era of the Conquistadors, the ruins of the lost city of Macchu Picchu remind travelers of the once mighty Inca Empire, and the mysterious Nazca lines elude all explanation. On top of this, the Peruvian Andes are arguably the most spectacular mountains on the continent and home to millions of highland Indians who still speak the ancient language of Quechua and maintain a traditional way of life. Then to the East and thousands of feet below, the lush Amazon Basin covers half of Peru and is one of the world’s top 10 biodiversity hotspots - these are areas of super high species diversity that are under threat of being extinguished.


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Full country name: Republic of Peru

Capital: Lima

Population: 30,475,144 (2013)

Official Language: Spanish

Government: Democratic

Current Leader: Ollanta Humala

Area Code: + 51

Location: Peru is located in the western South American coast lying along the Pacific Coast, Peru shares borders with Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador. It has three major regions: a narrow coastal belt, the wide An-dean mountains and the Amazon Basin. The coastal strip is predominantly a desert, but contains Peru’s major cities and its best highway, the Carretera Panamericana. The Andes comprise two principal ranges - Cordillera Occidental and Oriental - and includes Huascarán (6768m/22,199ft), Peru’s highest mountain. To the east is the Amazon Basin, a region of tropical lowlands, which is drained by the Maranon and Ucayali rivers.

Main Regions: The Pacific Ocean: Peru’s coast (200miles from the coast) is very special in most of its areas. North of Peru close to the Equator zone it is cold because of the Humboldt Current and has a similar fauna to that of the southern seas: sea wolves, cold climate guano birds and even penguins, but specially a great abundance and variety of fish.

The Coast (Costa): The “Costa” is an arid, cloudy hilly re-gion between the Pacific Ocean, much of which is bordered by high cliffs, and the Eastern Andes. Peru’s coast ifs 2,520 kilometers long and it is only 10% of the country’s territory, but has the largest population. More than 52% of Peru-vians live in the coast.

In the northern part of the “Costa” it is low and almost flat arable land where water for irrigation is now available, but because it is very arid, settlements are almost limited to river valleys and small parts of the coast, mostly near the mouths of the rivers.

Peru’s coast is often rocky and mountainous desert that runs in a straight line from north (Ecuador) to south (Chile), there are fifty-two small rivers which come down from the steep arid mountains and empty into the Pacific Ocean. The “Costa” is a strange land of great dunes and rolling sand, at once a desert but with periods of humidity as high as 90 to 100% in winter (from June to September), when temperatures in Lima average about 16ºC.

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On the coast the temperature is mild and sunny; it hardly rains, except in the area close to the Equator where it is also very warm all year round fluctuating between 20 and 30ºC. The heavy mist from the central to southern coast area is only sufficient to dampen the air and greatly help the preservation of archaeological remains.

The Highlands (Sierra) The “Sierra” in Peru is formed by two parallel groups of mountains, the Cordillera Occidental and the Cordillera Oriental, which goes from northwest to southeast direction. Valleys and basins follow the same direction and in the south they widen into the Altiplano (with Lake Titicaca and a few smaller lakes). The high peaks and slopes are permanently snow-covered where you can even find some glaciers. Volcanoes, active and dormant, are found mainly to the southern part of the highlands. This area is 30% of the country’s territory and its population adds to approximately 35%.

The basins and valleys have high level surface over which, historically, the majority of Peru’s population has been concentrated. Most of them lie at altitudes between 10,000 and 15,000 feet. They are crossed by rivers whose sources are in the Cordillera Occidental or in the basins which are, in fact, the tributary headquarters of the Amazon River.

Because of climate conditions only the lower basins and valleys are suitable for agriculture. The altitude of most of this surface is outside the limit of cultivation or some areas can only grow crops, such as potatoes, barley and corn. Much of the high level surface is used mainly as pasture for sheep, goats and Andean animals such as llamas, alpacas and vicuñas.

In the “Sierra” the temperature is fresh, colder in Puno and Lake Titicaca area, with little difference from one month to the other, but with a greater one between day and night. The rainy season is mainly from December to April; howe-

ver, these are the warmest months with temperatures between 19 and 25ºC. The weather is dry and sunny during the day, but cold at night. Temperatures vary according to the altitude.

The “Sierra” with a dry and mild weather is separated by the Andean Mountain Range from the jungle where the weather is hot and rainy forming and immense barrier, whose highest point is the Huascaran, 6,768 meters above sea level. You can find fertile valleys with rich agriculture and stock farming areas.

The Jungle (Selva): The “Selva” is divided in “Selva Alta” (1200 feet) the higher hilly areas at the foot of the Andes has broad valleys with potential arable land; and “Selva Baja” (300-1200 feet), the tropical low jungle of the Ama-zon basin lower areas further east (especially in the nor-theast) which are close to the boundaries of Colombia and Brazil. This area concentrates most of the dense network of rivers. The eastern lowlands are covered with dense tropical rainforest. Over large areas, the forest is so dense that access is possible only through the rivers. The eastern lowlands of Peru are, in fact, part of the western margin of the huge Amazon plain. The Selva occupies the largest area of the country with a 60% in total, but its population is the smallest of all, it is only 13%.

In general land use is 3% arable, 21% meadows and pas-tures, 55% forest and woodland, and 21% other, including 1% irrigated.

The climate in the “Selva” or jungle is always hot and although it rains all year round, March and April are the months with higher rain levels. It is the rainforest area of the country.


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Main Cities:

Lima: Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francis-co Pizarro on January 18, 1535, as “Ciudad de los Reyes”. It became the capital and most important city in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru. Today, around one-third of the Peruvian population lives in the metropolitan area.

Lima’s climate is mild, despite being located in the tropics and in a desert. Although classified as subtropical, Lima’s proximity to the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean leads to temperatures much cooler than those expected for a subtropical desert, and can be classified as a mild desert climate It is neither cold nor very hot. Temperatures rarely fall below 12 °C (54 °F) or rise above 29 °C (84 °F) throu-ghout the entire year.

Cuzco: Located in southern Peru at an altitude of 11151 feet (3399m), Cuzco, also known as Cusco or Qosqo (mea-ning navel or bellybutton in ‘Quechua’ the native language in the “Sierra”) is considered the oldest living city on the American continent with a continuous habitation extending for over 3000 years. In this city we find Macchu Picchu, one of the seven wonders.

The once great Inca Capital of Cuzco still teems with Andean pride and has become a travelers’ mecca of sorts. Narrow streets lined by Inca walls stretch out from the main plaza and indigenous farmers and craftsmen rush by carrying their goods to the market. Traditional and inter-national foods are found everywhere and store owners always offer a welcoming smile

Climate:

Two seasons:

Summer: December through April.

Winter: June through October.

May and November are generally transition months, with the warm-to-cool weather transition being more dramatic.

The climate varies from dry in the north-western coastal desert, to very humid in the central western coast; and from temperate in highland valleys to harsh, chilly conditions in cities over 3,500 meters above sea level on western Andean slopes; to semi-tropical in the Selva. Uninhabited areas over 5,500 meters high have arctic climate.



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Currency & Taxation

• Official Name: Nuevo Sol (PEN)

• Money denominations: Coins: S/. 0.05, S/. 0.10, S/. 0.20, S/. 0.50, S/. 1.00, S/. 2.00, S/. 5.00. Bills: S/.10.00, S/.20.00, S/. 50.00, S/. 100.00, S/. 200.00

Taxes applied in the country: • IGV: Sales tax 18%

• Income tax: Tax levied on different types of income that a person receives throughout the year. There are five types of income: First Category (lease, su-blease), Second category (interest on loans, patents, royalties, capital gains), Third category (income, commercial and industrial), Forth category (indepen-dent work) and Fifth category (dependent work).

• Tax on Financial Transactions: This tax was created on a temporary basis to tax credits or debits in local or foreign currency. Currently applied at the rate of 0.05%.

Local I.D.

DNI: The Identity National Document is is given only to Pe-ruvians. Foreigners will receive a “Carnet de Extranjeria”.

Obtaining your Driver’s License

Driver’s license process and requirements

The first step is having the following documents:• Foreign Card “Carnet de Extranjería”, original and 5

copies

• Driver’s License of country of Origin, original and 5 copies.

• Apostilled copy of University Degree certificate.

• Note: If the certificate is in English, it will need to be officially translated.

• Address Certificate issued by a Notary’s Office.

• 2 pictures (passport size).

• Payments are made at specific banks.

• Address Certificate. We will send you a form so you can sign it and put your fingerprint. We will legalize it at the Notary, for which we will also need a copy of your Carnet de Extranjería and a copy of a recent electricity or phone bill.

• Apostilled drivers record.


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As of December 2013, in order to be exonerated of the-Driving Test, the expat has to present a certificate stating that his Driver’s License is in force. This document can be obtained through the internet directly from the organization that issued the Driver’s License in the country of origin. If it’s not possible to get this document, it will be necessary to take the Driving Test.

For the Rules Test: It is necessary to be prepared studying the Transit Rules of Peru, which are detailed in the Driving Manual.

For the Medical Test: It has to be taken in authorized polyclinics, which are located around the Touring Automo-bile Club.

For the Driving Test:• Apart from the mentioned documents before, you

have to take:

• Proof of Payment (voucher) at Banco de la Nación.

• Take your “Carnet de Extranjería” Card (Original and copy).

• Go with your car and take the Driving Test in Lurin, or rent a car outside the Touring club, which is about ½ hour away from Lima.

• The expat will receive his Peruvian Driving License, 2 days after he approves the tests.

• This new regulation by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has already been given to the Touring and Automobile Club of Peru, in charge of receiving the documents of applicants of the Driver’s License and also this organization is in charge of executing all written and driving exams.

Driving in the CountryHow long can you drive with your foreign/current Driver’s License? / Six months, but once the person obtains his / her ID, only one month. / In Lima the streets are crowded, especially from 7am-9:00am and 6:00pm-8:00pm.

• Car Seat Requirement for children: Not Mandatory but we strongly recommend the use of car seats as traffic in Lima is quite chaotic.

• Ambulances/Fire Truck: If an ambulance or fire truck is on the street the standard is to move to the side and give them the right of way.

• What to do if a cop stops you? If a cop stops you, park safely on the side of road. You will need to provide “Tarjeta de Propiedad” (Property Document of the vehicle), driver’s license and SOAT (Mandatory Insurance).

• Do you pump your own gas, how does that work? In Peru, all gas stations have personnel to pump gas. Tipping is not required.

Purchasing a Car

• What steps do you need to take to buy a car?: Go to the car dealership, select the car you want and give a copy of your ID (in case of foreigner they will ask for the Carnet de Extrajenria) and a copy of your electricity bill or any proof of address.

• How do you register your vehicle? What do you need? The dealer takes care of the registration pro-cedure; usually it takes approximately one month to complete the process. Once the car is ready, you have to buy the Mandatory Insurance called SOAT and then you may pick up the car from the car dealer. You have 30 days after you purchase a car to declare this pur-chase at the SAT, If you fail to do so you will have to pay a fine. You also pay an annual vehicle tax during three years and pass a technical vehicle checkup after the third year of manufacture.



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Home Finding

Housing Standards

The Peruvian real estate market has increased its price several times in the last few years and it has become an expensive one. One of the reasons is the high demand as our country is economically stable now. The average number of bedrooms per apartment is three. Finding four bedroom apartments is not easy.

San Isidro is the most exclusive and expensive area, preferred by most expats because it is very residential. It is very safe and modern. Hospitals, grocery stores, gyms, hairdressers, etc. are at walking distance. Many office buildings and the financial area are also in an area in San Isidro stores, gyms, hairdressers, etc. are at walking distance.

Apartments: In areas such as San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco and Chacarilla you may predominantly find apart-ment buildings. Modern apartments tend to have big social areas and kitchens but small secondary bedrooms. Master bedrooms are usually quite ample.

Family homes: In La Molina (East side of the city) you will find houses, some with big land areas and therefore high maintenance cost. Nevertheless, you can also find average size houses in gated areas. Gated communities have beco-me more popular for security reasons and are preferred by families coming with children

• Fees associated with looking for a home: Usually, the security deposit is 2 months of rent.

• Appliances (are they included?): Some properties include basic electrical appliances like stove, refri-gerator, washer and dryer, others not.

Utilities

Gas: Some properties have appliances (such as stoves and war heaters) that run on gas. The main source of gas is purchased in tanks from different companies; the main ones are SOLGAS – Repsol, LimaGas and Llamagas. The services they provide include delivering the gas tanks and may install the devices if required. As you are calling to ask for the service, they do not require anything but the address and type of tank that is needed. There aren’t big differences


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between the providers; however you might find one that adjusts better to your needs. You pay when the tank is in your house. New buildings have pipe gas source.

Water and Sewage: In Peru, the water and sewage insta-llations are made once the houses or apartments are built. Therefore, you will arrive to a building to which the water and sewage services are under the name of the landlord. The lease will not include the payment of these services and must be paid as instructed in the receipt delivered by Sedapal, the company in charge of water and sewage distribution in Lima. The payments can be done in several places such as banks, supermarket, etc. You can also re-quest that the amount is deducted automatically from your bank account. If you live in a building, usually the water receipt is included in the monthly maintenance fee.

Electricity: There are two electricity suppliers in Lima, Luz del Sur and Edelnor, according to where you live you will be assigned a company. The electricity is set up by the landlord as well as the water; therefore the bill will arrive to your apartment/house but under the name of the owner. The bills can be paid in several locations and can also be charged into a specific bank account if desired.

Television: In Peru there are several national networks, however cable and satellite television is also available. There are three major service providers: Movistar TV, Claro TV and DirectTV. Movistar and Claro are the most common providers; however DirecTV has a wider range of channels, including national channels from other countries. If the TV Cable is not included in the lease, you might have to request for this service, the providers will need the Foreign Resident Identification Card “Carnet de Extranjería”, copy of the lease and in some cases a presentation letter from the company you are working for. Once you sign up for a specific service provider, a technician will go to the residen-

ce and install the cable or satellite. We recommend that the house already has a television to make sure the signals and devices provided work properly.

Internet: There are two main internet providers in Peru, Movistar and Claro; both of them have a series of plans and services for the specific needs of every home and family. They also count with devices to have Wi-Fi internet where ever you go, as they attach to laptops or computers.

Telephone: There are two telephone service providers, Movistar and Claro. Again, they have plans according to the needs of every family, individual or the type of calls to be made, national, international or to cell phones. Some properties will already have the line installed but usually landlords prefer that the tenant request their own line under their name.

Package Deals: The two main providers of telephone, cable and internet offer package deals that will help you save money. In order to sign up for these you need the Foreign Resident ID, a copy of the lease and, if specified a presentation letter from your company. You might find package deals with two services, giving you the option to take, for example, a different provider for the cable or satellite television.

Cell Phones: There are three main cell phone providers, Movistar, Claro and Entel. All of them offer different deals that might benefit you according to the use given. In this case, they also need Foreign Resident ID, a copy of the lease and, if specified a presentation letter on behalf of the company. However, a track phone or pre-paid phone can be issued without any of this documentation, just presenting the passport.

*All the utilities are billed monthly.



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Education

Private vs Public

According to the Peruvian Constitution, education is com-pulsory and free in public schools for the initial, primary and secondary levels, but its standards are not good and tend to be very basic. One of the reasons is that the teachers have very low salaries and therefore, are not able to take courses to update in teaching techniques.

Private education is much better and some schools have high international standards. There are several categories of schools and price range for admission fees and monthly payments.

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt School: It is conside-red one of the best schools and most expat families want their children to join this school. It follows the IB Program, has high educational standard, offers sports and extra-curricular activities, and has good infrastructure.

• International Christian School: It is a smaller school with a smaller campus and it does not offer the IB Program.

Bilingual and Religious Schools

There are other very good co-ed bilingual schools in Lima. Some immersion schools (IB Program) and others with great English level.

Schools with the IB Program:

• British: Markham, Newton, Cambridge, Peruano Britanico, Casuarinas, Atlair, Hiram Bingham, Saint George and San Silvestre (all-girls school).

• French: Franco Peruano

• German: Alexander Von Humboldt, Pestalozzi

• Bilingual: Carmelitas, San Agustin, San Pedro, Villa Caritas, Alpamayo, Salcantay, etc.

Currently, Peru is facing a problem due to the lack of vacan-cies in most schools. There is high demand from both local and expat students in almost all school grades.


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Academic Calendar

The Peruvian school year calendar runs from March 1st to December 20th (approximately). There are only two schools which follow the Northern Hemisphere Calendar beginning in August through end of June.

What do you need to enroll?

Usually you need:

• Copy of passport or residence card and birth certifi-cate

• Apostilled academic record

• Immunization record

• Recommendation Letters

• Presentation letter of parent’s employer

*Depending on the school, more specific documents may be required

Immunizations

Usually the school requires an Immunization record.

• School Application Completed

• Reference Letters



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Banking

Opening a Bank Account

• What is needed to open a bank account? “Carnet de Extranjeria” or DNI.

ATMS

It is most recommendable that you use the ATMS that are located outside of the bank office. You can also use “Agen-tes” which are located in some drugstores, grocery stores, stores, etc.

• Can foreign cards be used to take out cash? Yes.

• What to do if your Credit/Debit CARD/ is stolen? If your Credit/Debit Card is stolen, you must call the bank and block the card immediately.


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Medical System

Hospital Standards

Private hospitals in Peru “Clinicas” have very high stan-dards. There are two well recommended “Clinicas” used by the expat community: Clinica Anglo Americana and Clinica San Felipe, where most doctors are billingual.

Public hospitals, although they may have good doctors, they tend to be too crowded and not suitable for expats.

Insurance (Private & Public)

There are a number of private medical insurances availa-ble with very good coverage. International insurances are accepted in private hospitals.

Public insurance, although more economic, does not provide the best coverage. Not recommended due to its inefficiency.

Finding a Doctor

LARM Peru will provide a list of the best doctors in Lima, phone numbers and locations.

What is the standard visit?

If you have an emergency, we suggest you go directly to ER of any of the “Clinicas” where you will receive immedia-te attention. Depending on your medical insurance, usually emergencies due to accidents are 100% covered.

If you need a doctor or a specialist, you may need to make an appointment one week in advance, unless something is urgent. Costs of appointments vary approximately from US$90.00-US$140.00



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Hospitals & Clinics

Clínica Anglo Americana• Alfredo Salazar 350, San Isidro

Tel. 712-3000 / Emergencies: 616-8900 / 616-8901

• Av. La Fontana 362, La Molina Tel. 616-8900 / 616-8990

Clínica Ricardo PalmaAv. Javier Prado Este 1066, San IsidroTel. 224-2224 / 224-2226

Clínica San BorjaAv. Guardia Civil 337, San Borja

Clínica San FelipeAv. Gregorio Escobedo 650, Jesús MaríaTel. 219-0000

Emergency Contacts

• Alerta Médica: 416-6767

• Clave 5 S.R.L.: 467-5171 / 467-8721

• Cruz Roja Peruana: 266-0481

• Servimedic Ambulancias: 719-9933


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Transportation

Transportation & Commuting

Transportation system in Peru is not very efficient and rarely used by expats. In Lima, El Metropolitano Bus can take you from the northern to the southern side of the city. The Lima Metro is also a good option, but for now only few districts are connected, the government is extending routes.

Recommended transportationYou can easily and economically get around by a taxi. We highly recommend you use well known taxi companies which work 24/7. You can call and order a taxi from the re-commended companies below. Avoid taking Taxis on street which tend to be cheaper but less secure.

Recommended Companies:

• Taxi Peru Remisse: 242-5877

• Taxi Satelital: 355-5555

• Easy Taxi: 716-4600

• Cabtech: 277-7777

Airports

Jorge Chavez - Lima International AirportAv. Elemer Faucett S/N, CallaoTel. (01)517-3100 / 511- 6055



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Consulates

Consulates

Algeria

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Bolivia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Guatemala

Guyana

Holland

Honduras

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Korea

Malaysia

Malta

México

Morocco

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Norway

Panama

Paraguay

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Slovenia

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thai Royal

Turkey

UK

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Yugoslavia


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National Holidays 2015

• January 1st: New Year’s Day

• April 2nd: Holy or Maundy Thursday

• April 3th: Good Friday

• April 5th: Easter Sunday

• April 17th: Maundy Thursday

• April 18th: Good Friday

• April 20th: Easter Sunday

• May 1st: Labor Day

• June 29th: Saint Peter and Saint Paul

• July 28th: Independence Day

• July 29th: Armed Forces Day

• August 30th: Santa Rosa de Lima

• October 8th: Battle of Angamos

• November 1st: All Saints Day

• December 8th: Immaculate Conception’s Day

• December 25th: Christmas



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The Local Flavor

Food

Country Cuisine: Peruvian cuisine has been recognized as one of the most delicious in the world, we have dishes from each region (Coast, highlands, and jungle)

Traditional Dishes

• Ceviche: Is a simple dish typically made from fresh raw local fish or seafood which is marinated with lemon juice, salt, pepper, chili and onions. It cooks with lemon juice. No heat is needed. It is served with sweet potatoes, lettuce or corn. You can try this dish at any region of the country however they are quite popular in the coast of Peru.

• Papas a la huancaína (Huancayo-style Pota-toes): It is a simple dish made of boiled potatoes, sliced and served on a lettuce leaf. It is served with a creamy sauce made with white cheese and chili.

• Pollo a la Brasa (Grilled chicken or roasted chicken): Is a classic Peruvian rotisserie-style chicken that’s quite flavorful. It is one of the most commonly eaten dishes in Peru. Pollo a la brasa has been declared by Peru’s National Institute of Culture “a culinary specialty” and is used by Peru’s census agency, the INEI to calculate the country’s monthly

inflation. Pollo a la Brasa is marinated with many Peruvian ingredients (plus a little soy sauce), then roasted in a special brick lined rotisserie that is fired up with mesquite charcoal. Simple and oh, so delicious!

Eating out

Recommended Restaurants in Lima:

• Central

• Rafael

• Astrid & Gastón

• La Gloria

• Malabar

• Cala


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Traditional RecipeTamales (Makes 30 to 40 tamales)

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds peeled white corn

• 1 teaspoon coarse salt

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled.

• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 2 tablespoons vinegar

• 6 sun dried red aji panca (chilies)

• 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork chops

• 1/2 pound pork fat

• 2 cups water

• 1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds, ground

• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, ground

• 6 egg yolks

• 1 pound banana leaves (cut in 12-inch X 18-inch pieces)

• 2 eggs, hard boiled and quartered

• 2 fresh yellow aji mirasol (chilies), roasted

• 15 Mediterranean olives, pitted and cut in half

• Cooking String

Preparation:

• Grind the corn and set aside. Blend the salt, pepper, cumin, vinegar and sun dried red aji panca (chili). Cut the meat into medium sized pieces and marina-de for about 1 hour in the mix.

• Brown the meat in a teaspoon of lard, add the left over marinade and two cups of water, bring it to a boil, simmer to cook for 2 hours. Remove the pieces of meat and set aside.

• Add the broth to the corn, the rest of the lard, peanuts, sesame seeds, and 6 egg yolks. Work the dough until it makes “eyes”, or air bubbles. Set aside.

• To prepare the banana leaves you must pass them quickly over open fire (gas burner) or grill, exposure to high heat will bring out the flavors they relea-se and turn them flexible enough to be used as wrapping. Make sure to take off the thick nerve like center of the leave.

• To put the tamales together:

• Take about three spoonfuls of dough and place them on the center of a piece of banana leaf. Dig a hole in the middle and place a piece of meat, a piece of egg, olive and a wedge of the fresh aji Mirasol.

• Close the hole on the dough by adding a little bit more dough or folding and tapping it closed. Wrap tightly with the banana leaf, closing tightly all four sides on top of the dough. Use another piece of banana leaf to wrap the tamale again starting on the opposite direction and tie tightly using a string. Set aside.

• Place a steamer basket at the bottom of a large soup pot and add just enough water to cover. Place the tamales vertically and side by side so the steam travels freely through them and cover them with banana leaves.

• Cook for about 4 hours over low heat.



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Landmarks & Tourist Spots

The Magic Water Circuit

Located in Parque de la Reserva, is a wonderful collection of 13 ornamental, cybernetic and interactive fountains where water, music, light, images and laser effects are combined in perfect union and harmony to present us with incredible and unique shows full of magic, excitement and fantasy. It boasts world recognition and distinction having been named the “world´s largest fountain complex in a public park” by the Guinness Book of World Records.

“Parque de las Leyendas” - Zoo

It’s the most important zoo of Lima; here you can find all the different animals of each region. It is a nice place to visit for the enjoyment of all ages.

Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros)

It is a wooden bridge located in Barranco. It has been an attraction for love in all ages. Under the bridge is a path which leads you to the sea. At the end of this path you can find a restaurant with a spectacular sea view.


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Entertainment

Arts & Culture

MATE - Mario Testino Association: Mario Testino is one of the world’s most influential photographers, well-known for his pictures of the British Royal family, his work with famous actors and models of the most recognized inter-national magazines, his creative exhibitions and books. In July 2012 he inaugurated a new project, MATE - the Mario Testino Association in Lima’s bohemian district Barranco.

National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History: Founded in April 1826, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (MNAAHP) is Peru’s oldest state museum. On display is a wide range of perfectly preserved pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, organic materials and litchi’s. Furthermore, objects of historic-artistic value are exhibited. The documentary, photographic and bibliographic collections tell the story of Peru in the Colonial and Republican time

The Museum of the Nation: Museo de la Nación is not as well-known as other archeological museums in Lima, Peru, but it is still worth a visit. It exhibits the Peruvian history in an impressive way. The remarkable presentation of pre-Christian cultures and the collections of Nasca, Wari and Moche ceramics are unique.

Museum of Congress and Inquisition: The Museum of Inquisition and Congress is housed in the old building of the National Senate and opened its doors to the public on the 26th of July 1968. The mission of the museum is to conser-ve and pass on the cultural heritage for future generations. At the same time it points out the importance and dignity of the Congress of the Republic in the Peruvian history

Sports & Activities in Country

Soccer is the most popular sport in Peru, we have local competitions in where we can find a big part of the popu-lation that it is really interested for this sport; Volleyball it is another sport that is popular here in Peru. Surfing is also popular; Peru offers many beaches filled with surfers.

Shopping

Grocery Stores: A good number of grocery stores can be found in every district in Lima. Wong, Vivanda, Plaza Vea, Tottus among others. carry most of the imported internatio-nal goods.

What type of shopping? In general, you will be able to find anything specific you need since Peru offers a variety of places to shop. Most Malls will carry all major brands and boutique stores may be found in the different US dollars are accepted for all transactions. All major credit cards are accepted.



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Helpful Tips

Safety

• Always be aware of your surroundings

• Keep your belongings close to you

• Do not provide personal information to strangers

• Do not take public transportation during night time

• While driving do not put your purse on the seat next to the driver

Dialing In/Out of Country

• 001 + Country code: To dial from Peru.

• 511 (Country Code for Peru): To dial into Lima, Peru.

• Phone Number: 6/7 digits

• Mobile phones: 9 digits starting with 9


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Weights & Measurements Chart

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Length1 centimeter (cm) = 10 millimeters (mm)1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm)1 foot = 0.305 meters (m)1 foot = 12 inches1 yard = 3 feet1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm)1 meter (m) = 3.281 feet1 furlong = 660 feet1 kilometer (km) = 1000 meters (m)1 kilometer (km) = 0.62137119 miles1 mile = 5280 ft1 mile = 1.61 kilometers (km)1 nautical mile = 1.85 kilometers (km)

Area1 square foot = 144 square inches1 square foot = 929.03 square centimeters1 square yard = 9 square feet1 square meter = 10.76104 square feet1 acre = 43,560 square feet1 hectare = 10,000 square meters1 hectare ≅ = 2.47 acres1 square kilometer = 100 hectares1 square mile = 2.59 square kilometers1 square mile = 640 acres

Speed1 mile per hour (mph) = 1.467 feet per second (fps)1 mile per hour (mph) = 1.61 kilometers per hour1 knot ≅ = 1.15 miles per hour1 foot per second = 0.68 miles per hour (mph)1 kilometer per hour = 0.62 miles per hour (mph)

Volume1 US tablespoon = 3 US teaspoons1 US fluid ounce = 29.57 milliliters (ml)1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons1 US cup = 8 US fluid ounces1 US pint = 2 US cups1 US pint = 16 US fluid ounces1 liter (l) ≅ = 33.81 US fluid ounces1 liter (l) = 1000 milliliters (ml)1 US quart = 2 US pints1 US gallon = 4 US quarts1 US gallon = 3.785 liters

Weight1 milligram (mg) = 0.001 grams (g)1 gram (g) = 0.001 kilograms (kg)1 gram (g) ≅ = 0.035 ounces1 ounce = 28.3 grams (g)1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces1 pound (lb) = 0.45 kilograms (kg)1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams1 kilogram (kg) = 35.27 ounces1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds (lb)1 stone = 14 pounds1 short ton = 2000 pounds1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms (kg)



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