Lima, Peru - Info Sheets

There are no exclusively gay or lesbian hotels in Lima. The following are known to be gay friendly. The words hostal and hotel are nearly synonymous up to the two or three star standard. Some hotels offer discounts to SAE members, be sure to ask....

Nancy's House, Avenida La Mar 488, Miraflores Tel: (51 1) 422 1507 - Room with meals $10 per day; $170 for a month ($150 with SAE discount) - less expensive if sharing room with others - total of 6 rooms: 2 with private bathroom Mariem...

Please let us know what you thought of your accommodation in Lima, so that we can improve this list. Some hotels that deserve to be on this list may not be here! When making reservations, please call hotels on the phone as emails are not always...

Please let us know what you thought of your accommodation in Lima, so that we can improve this list. Some hotels that deserve to be on this list may not be here! When making reservations, please call hotels on the phone as emails are not always...

We ask all our visitors and members to give the accommodation they are staying at a mark out of 10. Here are the results: Hotels with more than 10 ratings: Rating Explorer House 8.6 Flying Dog 7 The Point 8.2 San Antonio de Abad 8.5...

There are several beaches near Lima to which you can escape for a few hours. The water varies in terms of cleanliness. The water is analyzed periodically and a large sign are sometimes placed on each of the beaches with the ratings: “muy bueno”...

A fantastic way to see the country and meet its people is in the company of nature-loving locals. Costs are minimal, but expect to be using public transport. Club de Montañismo Camycam Information office: Av. Larco 101 - Of. 213 Miraflores...

Cameras Foto Laser Conquistadores 903, San Isidro 422 0881 / 427 5029 Hours : Mon -fri: 9:00am - 8:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 6:00m www.fotolaser.com Profesa Petit Thouars 3231, San Isidro 442 3542 Hours: mon-fri: 9am – 7pm Sat: 9am – 1pm...

Aqua Sport Av. Conquistadores 645 , San Isidro Tel. 221 1548 / 441 9283 / 221 7270 aquasport@terra.com.pe www.aquasportperu.com Mon - Fri 9:30am-8pm Sat 9am-2pm • Surf accessories, clothes, equipment rental • Diving instruction: $190...

Archery Federación Deportiva Peruana de Tiro con Arco Representante: Jouvet Baldassari Fernald Calle Deán Valdivia 777, Breña Tel: 431 9738 / 9 886 2416 peruanosarqueros@yahoo.com Bird-Watching Associación ProAves Peru Bird...

In general, the northern swells are surfable from October to March: the waves in Hawaii reach Peru 5 days later! The southern swells are surfable all year round, but biggest from May to August. The sea off Lima is surfable all year round...

Rafters, canoeists, rowers and adventurers from all over the world will be converging on Iquitos, Peru this September. They will have travelled thousands of miles to compete in the “Longest Raft Race in the World’’. The Great River Amazon Raft...

1. Starting in the Plaza Mayor, stroll along calle Jiron de la Union to Plaza San Martin 2. Check out the nightlife of Barranco 3. Visit the Museo de la Nation (especially the excellent photo exhibition on the Shining Path on the top floor)....

Transport It is possible to get to Huaraz in about 8 hours. There is an overnight service (they normally leave at about 10pm) from Lima. The best companies are; Movil Tours and Cruz del Sur, which cost between 40-50 soles. You can choose between...

The city of Cajamarca holds an important place in the history of the conquest by the Spaniards of South America and Peru. Although previously an important Inca city, it became a typical "colonial" city after the Spanish conquered it. The "cuarto...

The telephone dial code for Iquitos is 094. Getting there: As Iquitos is a jungle city without highways connecting it to other cities, the only way to reach it is by plane or boat. By air: There are daily flights from Lima (1 h and 45...

The Galleries usually change exhibitions about once every 2 months. To find out about the most current shows, see web pages or call the galleries themselves. Miraflores Bohemia Ovalo Gutiérrez, Miraflores Tel : 446 5240 / 445 0889...

ART CINEMAS Alliance Francaise Av Javier Prado Este 5595, 4th floor, La Molina or Sala Lumieres, Av. Arequipa 4595 Tel: (51-1) 610 8000 www.alianzafrancesalima.edu.pe Filmoteca de Lima Paseo Colón 125 Lima 1 Cineclub del...

Check the “Luces” section in the daily newspaper “El Comercio” for films and schedules. Or look online at: http://www.livinginperu.com/movies/ NOTE: Regular evening prices are shown. Some Cinemas offer half price on Tuesdays and Thursdays or...

Miraflores Alianza Francesa de Miraflores Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores Tel : 241 7014 http://www.alianzafrancesalima.edu.pe director@alianzafrancesalima.edu.pe Centro Cultural Casa Abierta Petit Thouars 5390, Miraflores...

Dance Clubs & Bars Downtown Vale Todo Pasaje Los Pinos 160, Miraflores. Open Wed. - Sun. from 10:30 p.m – dawn. Mixed gay and lesbian. Open Wed. - Sun. from 10:30 p.m. Entrance is free Wed., Thu., & Sun, S/. 15 Fri.and Sat. (includes...

These are the most popular festivals in Lima and Ica. To see the festivals for all the departments of Peru and countries of South America, see the “Festivals and Holidays” binder in the trip reports room. January New Year: January 1st...

Museo de Arte Av. 9 de diciembre 125, Lima 1 st block of Paseo Colón (Gran Parque Cutural) Tel: 423 4732 / 423 5149 Fax: 423 6333 Thursday to Tuesday 10am to 5pm Adults S/.12, Students S/.6 Peruvians: Adults S/.6, Students S/.5, Kids S/.3...

Santa Mónica Prison, Maximum Security, Chorrillos, Lima Address: 10th Block of Avenida Huaylas in Chorrillos (near Avenida Mexico) Phone number: 511 251 3541 Chief of Prison: Carmen Nole How to Get There: From Miraflores taxis to...

SHAMANISM Ancient Wizardry in Modern Peru Bearing in mind the country's poverty and the fact that almost half the population is still pure Amerindian, it isn't altogether surprising to discover that the ancient shamanic healing arts are still...

Money & Banks The Nuevo Sol (S/.) is the official currency of Peru. It is divided into 100 céntimos (cents) with coins valued at S/.5, S/.2, S/.1 and 50, 20, 10, and 5 céntimo pieces. Notes in circulation are S/.200, S/.100, S/.50, S/.20, and...

Amazonas INTRODUCTION The department of Amazonas is famous for its cloud forests, areas with stunning microclimates and whose intense humidity favours the exuberant growth of plants like orchids and bromeliads and animals like the...

Ancash INTRODUCTION The department of Ancash starts on a slightly hilly coastal strip and climbs up to the highest snow-capped mountains in Peru. Spread out along the Callejon de Huaylas, a dazzling valley stuck between two mountain...

Apurimac INTRODUCTION The terrain in Apurimac is steep, formed by narrow, deep valleys with impressive abysses, cold plateaus, and high-mountain peaks. The Apurimac River Canyon that separates the Department of Cusco from the Department of...

Arequipa INTRODUCTION The department of Arequipa is one of various terrains. It begins in the coastal desert and then climbs the Andes, reaching great altitude at the snow covered peaks and at its volcanoes. Arequipa, known as the White...

Ayacucho INTRODUCTION The Ayacucho department is crossed by two mountain ranges that divide it into three geographic parts: the altiplanic region towards the south, extreme highlands in the center, and tropical jungles in the northeast. The...

Cajamarca INTRODUCTION The department of Cajamarca is characterized by slight slopes and highlands relatively low in comparison to the rest of the Peruvian Andes. The territory is made up of numerous valleys and gorges. The city of...

Huancavelica INTRODUCTION The department of Huancavelica features one of the roughest terrains in the country, formed by valleys, deep gorges, towering mountains, sinuous roads, and mesas. The city of Huancavelica is bordered by fertile...

Huanúco INTRODUCTION The Department of Huanuco features two very distinct geographies: highland and upper jungle. The Andean zone is marked by the presence of the Huayhuash Cordillera, and the upper jungle spreads out throughout the western...

Ica INTRODUCTION Ica, an esoteric land, one of profound religious faith, sand dunes, valleys, and sun, is an agricultural zone where you see interspersed among the extensive desert area fields of cotton, butter beans, asparagus, citrus tree...

Population: 1,100,000 General Information: Junín is in the central highlands of Perú and provides access to the central Amazon basin. Due to the lack of member input in this area we ask of anyone traveling through the department of Junin to...

La Libertad INTRODUCTION The department of La Libertad features a varied relief, starting from the coast line, passing though the highlands (Andes) of Otuzco, Julcan, and Santiago de Chuco, and ending in the upper jungle (The Amazon Rain...

Lambayeque INTRODUCTION The department of Lambayeque is located on the coastal plain and combines arid zones, rich valleys, and dry forests. Chiclayo, bordered by fertile valleys and very close to the ocean, is the capital of the department...

Lima INTRODUCTION THE CITY OF LIMA Lima was founded in 1535 and in a short period of time became the most important city in the Americas. Today, there are more than eight million inhabitants, and the city shelters immigrants from all...

Loreto INTRODUCTION Loreto is the largest yet least populated department in Peru. It is covered by dense vegetation and by primary and secondary jungle with low hills and slightly rolling landscape, crisscrossed by the many rivers of the...

Madre de Dios INTRODUCTION Exuberant is the word that describes Madre de Dios with its infinite forests, sinuous rivers that rush towards the ocean, and life abounding in all its corners. Puerto Maldonado, the capital city, is an obligatory...

Moquegua INTRODUCTION The department of Moquegua possesses a varied terrain with gorges and valleys, desert and rocky zones, and rich soil perfect for agriculture, especially cultivating wine grapes. Life moves at a slower pace in cities...

Pasco INTRODUCTION The terrain of Pasco is rich and diverse with two well-differentiated eco-regions: highlands characterized by its high mesas and cold mountains and the upper jungle with dense vegetation and high humidity. The capital,...

Piura INTRODUCTION The department of Piura contains many types of terrain. The coast features the largest desert in Peru, Sechura, which also includes the lowest place in Peru, the Bayovar depression at 37 mbsl / 121 fbsl towards the east,...

Puno INTRODUCTION Puno was the territory of the Tiahuanacos (800 A.D. – 1200 A.D.) who were the highest cultural expression of the Aymara people that established themselves in what is today Peru and Bolivia. The Incas took over these lands...

San Martín INTRODUCTION San Martín is a zone full of fertile valleys and rough terrain that is spread out between the Andean mesa and a small area of lower jungle. The first Spanish city in the jungle, named Santiago de los Ocho Valles de...

Tacna INTRODUCTION Tacna, possessor of a moderate climate, nice people, and with a strong economic flow, is located around 52 kilometers from the Chilean border. The department was the ancient home of the Aymaras who traded diverse coastal...

Tumbes INTRODUCTION Beautiful beaches, wide open plains, rolling hills, and towering mountains make up the diverse terrain of the department of Tumbes where several eco-systems are located such as estuaries and mangroves, the dry equatorial...

Ucayali INTRODUCTION Pucallpa, whose name means “red land” in Quechua, is the capital of Ucayali and one of the most progressive cities in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest whose inhabitants make a living from logging and agriculture. The Panos...

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No hablo su idioma. Sufro de Infantilismo Intestinal (Enfermedad Celiaca). Por lo cual no puedo comer ningún alimento, producto, aditivo químico o estabilizador que contenga trigo, centeno, avena, sarraceno, cebada, mijo, “tritacale”, vinagre...

Bill's and Marmelita's Favorite Restaurants in Iquitos List To provide a better culinary experience! BREAKFAST El Gringo Bar (Putumayo # 168) Open 24/7 Menu with English Half a block from the main square, half a block...

Centro de Lima Azato (8 - 13 soles) Av. Arica 298, Breña 12pm‑11pm Typical Peruvian dishes. Located near Plaza Bolognesi. Specializing in all well known local food from Aji de Gallina to Arroz Chaufa, the Lomo Saltado one of the best...

Do you have…? Tiene…? Menu - La carta I´d like… Querría… Lunch - Almuerzo Dinner - Cena Food/meal - Comida Vegetarian food - Comida vegetariana Starter - Entrada Plate - plato Main course - Plato fondo Knife/fork/spoon -...

What’s Involved in Adopting a Child From Peru? A Peruvian child must be abandoned in order to be eligible for international adoption. A Peruvian court must make a legal finding of abandonment before the child is assigned to prospective parents....

How do I get a taxi to and from the airport, and how much should it cost?

From the airport there are desks of private, safe taxis. These are reliable but cost more. If you contact the Clubhouse in advance we can give you the name and...

See how well you know the country with this teasing, little quiz. Guidebooks may be used! 1. Who was the last president of Peru? 2. Who is Peru´s greatest living author, who failed to win the 1990 Presidential election? 3. Which “new...

1. Legal System The Peruvian justice system is based upon the Napoleonic Code. Amongst countries in Latin America, Peru has a low instance of breaches of human rights. Although laws were passed during the reign of President Fujimori which gave...

This information is intended to be educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. You should consult your physician regarding any specific medical conditions or questions and before taking any medications Altitude...

FOOD AND DRINK: Drink only bottled or boiled (at least 5min) water. Pasteurised milk is widely available. Avoid dairy products that are likely to contain unboiled milk, unless you have an iron stomach. Avoid street food vendors and the cheaper...

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE JUNGLE MALARIA Cf. Malaria part in the HEALTH section. LEISHMANIASIS This is potentially one of the nastiest diseases you could encounter in the jungle, and has a much higher incidence in this area than malaria....

MALARIA & YELLOW FEVER Malaria Malaria In Manu, Tambopata and the surrounding Madre de Dios area, malaria is not currently prevalent. Taking a malarial prophylactic is a good idea as a precautionary measure, but many people make an...

Doctors √ Dr. Jorge Bazan Tel. 9 735 2668 backpackersdr@yahoo.com Family Physician, Backpackers Medical Care Speaks Spanish and English. Highly recommended by members. Will make calls to hostels or to the SAE. Gives very thorough...

This list has been compiled through phone calls and personal contact. Not all of the organizations listed will have jobs available at any given time, but each has expressed an interest in employing native English speakers. The classes and pay...

AREQUIPA: Rocio Language Classes are always looking for native English teachers. Contact: info@spanish-peru.com Tel: +5154224568 Website: http://www.spanish-peru.com TACNA: There is currently an interesting teaching opportunity for...

Lima: Asociación Cultural Peruano-Británico Av. Arequipa 3495 Miraflores tel 51-1-221-7550 S/95 per month. Lessons 3 times per week, 1-1/2 hours per lesson. Instituto Cultural Peruano-Norteamericano Av. Arequipa 4798 Miraflores tel...

LANGUAGE SURVIVAL - Spanish We’re assuming that you know the days of the week, numbers and how to introduce yourself at least as you’ve made it this far into Peru successfully! This session is for the advanced beginner who needs to get...

The following is designed to educate the traveler, not to cause paranoia! You are unlikely to become a victim if you take simple and obvious precautions as well as avoid certain situations. General Advice: Even for experienced travelers, Peru...

Best Mountainbikes Av. Comandante Espinar 320, Miraflores Tel. 263-0964 Mon- Fri. 10:00am- 8:00pm bestint@terra.com.pe Mountain bikes (TREK). BiciCentro Av. Paseo de la Republica 4986, Miraflores Av. San Luis 2665, San Borja...

Bookstores Lima center Librería Virrey Pje. Nicolás de Rivera El Viejo 107-115 Tel: 428 8698 Telefax: 427 5080 / 426 6114 Mon-Fri. 10:00am- 1pm & 1.30pm-7pm Excellent art, history and travel books, some English guidebooks. El...

Lima 2000 Av. Arequipa 2625, Lince (26 th block, 1 st block of Javier Prado Este) Tel: 440 3486, 440 3480 Mon-Fri, 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm www.lima200.com.pe Excellent maps and information booklets covering Lima, Cusco, Huayhuash and...

Artesania La Marina There are many large buildings housing small shops devoted exclusively to artesanía. You can find just about anything you need in these markets, of variable quality. Open Sundays. Directions: From Lima: From Alfonso...

Alpamayo Av. Larco 345, 2do nivel, tienda 27 - Miraflores Tel: 445 1671 / 247 231 Mon-Fri. 9:00am - 8:00pm / Sat. 10:00am - 6:00pm www.alpamayoexploracion.com alpamayo2000@terra.com.pe 5% discount for SAE members Sleeping mats, boots,...

Supermarkets E.WONG San Isidro Av 2 de Mayo 1099 422 2222 C.C. San Isidro 421 0999 Miraflores Augusto Angulo 130 213 0000 Delivery: 444-5454 Av Santa Cruz 771 422 3300 Av.Benavides and Republica de Panamá 241 0037 Av. Arias Shereiber...

Alien Work Shop Centro Comercial Caminos del Inca Tienda 158 1ra etapa y Tienda 115 2da etapa - Surco Tel. 372-5106 Fax: 372-1234 Skateboards, Hawaiian boards, accessories. Big Head LarcoMar Shopping Center – Miraflores Jockey...

Hot Spots in Peru Airports Arequipa Airport loading room Chiclayo Airport loading room Jorge Chávez Airport VIP Room International loading room (room 4, room 5, room 6) National loading room (room 1) Av. Elmer Faucett s/n -...

The following are airline companies that fly within Peru with the appropriate phone and fax numbers. Flight schedules and prices are subject to change, so please contact a local travel agent or the airline for the most recent information, offers...

BORDER CROSSINGS FROM PERU TO NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES General Peru borders with five countries; Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile and Brazil. Every time you enter or leave Peru, you must go to the Peruvian immigration office to get either an...

Alcimar Av. 28 de Julio 1541. La Victoria Tel. 431 8497 America del Sur Manco Capac 701 – La Victoria Tel: 330 3551 America Express S.A Esquina Av. 28 de julio 1178 La Victoria Tel: 424 1352 Andino Express S.A.C. Av. 28 de Julio...

Taxis within Lima The majority of taxis in Lima are unofficial and unregulated; any vehicle owner can put a TAXI sign in the windscreen. There are official yellow taxis registered by the municipality of Lima. The taxi sign is affixed to the...

The railway services that are currently running include the following destinations: Cusco-Machu Picchu : Peru Rail: www.perurail.com, reservas@perurail.com Puno-Juliaca-Cusco : Peru Rail: www.perurail.com, reservas@perurail.com...

Visa No visa is required for countries of Western Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. Travelers from Fiji and India do need visas. Tourist cards are obtained on flights arriving in Peru or at...