New members of the Peru forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

@Julien

Thinking about retiring down there maybe in the future years to Mancora. I am 70 yr. old retiree with $1800/month income. Living in Missouri now and tired of the winters here. Brrrr   

Looking to move down there in the future. Can't get the wife to do it.

@wilfordwilson418

Hello and welcome !

I hope you'll manage to convince her. Has she ever visited Peru ?

Feel free to read the Living in Peru guide for expats and to open a fresh topic on the Peru forum to seek advice from members.

All the best

Bhavna

@Bhavna

No, she has never been down there. Her health is getting bad but she is still getting around pretty well. I think she doesn't want to travel that far and be away from her kids here in Missouri. I am 8 yrs. younger than her and my health is excellent . we'll see what happens in a few years. I've never been there either but many years ago when I was in the military I was over in the orient in Okinawa, south korea, and the phillipines so I have been overseas. My whole family has died and gone now so I would like a change and would sell my house and move if I could right now. The cost of living up here is getting way out of hand and I could save money living there also. I grew up in Yuma Arizona when I was little for 14 yrs, so I do know a little Spanish because I lived 8 miles from Mexico border. I'll stay in touch and like meeting new people  for sure. Take care and God bless.  Wilford Wilson  Hasta la vista senorita.

@wilfordwilson418

You should totally book a discovery trip to Peru. Maybe with friends or children/grandchildren. A short trip just to get a feel of what it is like with someone eager to go on adventure with you.

Share your thoughts with your closed ones. Even better, if you can enquire from a travel agency. Short trips/packages are very popular.

All the best

Bhavna

My name is Jeff Chauvet. I am a US citizen, 65 years old , and Retired 18 months ago . I am living in Piura with my wife , and granddaughters. It has been a challenge to say the least . I can not learn the language fast enough to suit me. It is warm, and the food is good. I love the plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables available year round. Driving here is not for the faint of heart. There is very little consideration for other drivers here, and traffic laws are not enforced, or followed. except for the main hiway , the roads are in terrible condition. Potholes everywhere, and your car will scrape on the too numerous speed bumps. when it rains , the roads flood, and you can not see the potholes . Your car takes a beating. Piura is very crowded during rush hour, and I try to avoid being out driving at that time. I have found items that i need or want at the supermarkets, and at the open markets, and hard to find items on facebook Marketplace. I have found you can be very happy here. You must keep and open mind, be resourseful, and be patient. This is a different culture than the culture i grew up with. If you can accept that , Peru might be a good place for you.

@Jeffchauvet

It's a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for your detailed introduction. Your insights into the local dynamics offer a glimpse into the vibrant life of Piura.

We're excited to share in your experiences and learn more about your adventure in Peru. Feel free to participate on the Peru forum.

Welcome to the community, Jeff!

Bhavna

@Jeffchauvet

In regards to your problem speaking Spanish. There is a App in Google play store for a free download called Translate. All you have to do is set it up from English to Spanish and speak into the app and say something in English and it will show you the Spanish words. It is a complex language because there are alot of different slangs depending where you live in central or south america. You will find though that some of the words are similar to English ie: familia is family and so on. Hope this helps. I'm still living in the US but would like to retire there in the future. The cost of living is inexpensive compared to US as I am living only on my Social Security Wages. Take care. Take care. Hasta la Vista Amigo.

Gracias Amigo, I will definately look into it.

De Nada

@Jeffchauvet  Hi Jeff.  Piura is definetly small town!  I have been there for a couple days, and love the fruit and farms!  Driving is interesting, but don't let them see the whites of your eyes! :-)  I am looking at Trujillo if I am not impressed with Argentina.

@wilfordwilson418  Mancora is awesome! tempted to move there myself! :-)  Reminds me of San Clemente 40 years ago.

@trentg    Only  problem I have right now is the wife is afraid to live in another country because of crime against ex pats. We'll see what happens in future. Peace

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mmm..  never experienced that in Peru.   Some in Bolivia.  Depending on where you live now, and where in Peru it might be safer there. :-) 

@wilfordwilson418

Hello from Madeleine Edwards, I will  be moving to Lima from UK I also lived in USA Michigan, I speak

Spanish fluently I would love to help you if are willing to dedicated a hour or more,  I worked as an

Executive Assistant in USA.   Moving to Lima I can't stand the British weather   particularly on the North

used to live on the South I come to York just to see the green areas  which is lovely.

Hope to be of assistance,

Madeleine

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Hey everyone my name is Christopher Long and I am a young separated veteran planning on moving to Arequipa Peru because of its safety stability and its high cost of living and am looking to make this move permanent! I don't plan on owning a car.

won't need a car.  uber and taxi's are prevalent.  I think you mean low cost of living? :-)   

Hi! I'm a newbie. I've been in Miraflores for 1 month now. I'm originally from New Orleans, but have lived in different parts of Latin America and the Middle East. Loving Peru so far! Can't wait to see more blue skies as the season changes but even so, it's been great. I have good friends and have found great food here too. Can't complain.

@ChosenExpat I have some friends who just moved there 2 weeks ago. They are originally from Philadelphia but had been living in Lima 8 years. They love it in Arequipa!

Hi, my name is Steve and I am older than dirt.  My wife is Peruvian/American we are building a very small place, which we will expand later, in Curahuasi because she has land there.  We like the smaller towns because they offer a more laidback lifestyle..  At this time we are living in the US but plan to move to Peru in the future maybe a year or two.  For now we will be looking to buy some used household furniture to get us buy until we actually move there. I am going down the last of October for 2 months to try to get things together and make the place livable.  The only real problem I see about living there is that it is quite a walk to be able to catch a taxi into town.  I won't drive in Peru because the drivers are just too crazy.  If you took all the taxi drivers in Peru and put them in t he US 90 percent of them would be in jail within 10 minutes. Haha