What can I do in Lima Peru for a day?
I'll be in Peru working at an orphanage in Huancayo for a month. But I'll be stuck in Lima for a whole day, what is a "Can't Miss" attraction that I should go see while I'm there? I'll be arriving at the airport in the morning, then getting on a buss to Huancayo in the evening. Don't wanna be bored all day. :)
Peru - 4 Answers
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definitely go to machu picchu. there are lots of things to see and do in peru. travel around. go to some inca sites.
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Go downtown to the Main square (known locally as "Plaza Mayor" or "Plaza de Armas"). Try to get there before midday so you can see the changing of the guards. Then check out the cathedral, the Church of San Francisco and the Osambela house. A visit to Santo Domingo church (just past the main postal building to the left of the government palace) were the body of Saint Rosa rests could be interesting. Head back to Larco Mar in Miraflores and have lunch there (best view is at the "Mangos" cafe were the buffet is not bad. If you have time, try to get to Pachacamac in the outskirts of Lima to the south. It is a pre-Inca temple which was very important, even during Inca times. That should take care of all the time you have in Lima.
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Miraflores is a great place to go for a day. There's an Inca Market there that sells a bunch of cheap inca stuff to tourists, if that's the kind of thing you're looking for. There's also a lot of old buildings there and it's really pretty there compared to the rest of Lima.
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At Lima go to the museum of Larco Herrera to see original and nice precolumbian ceramics from Nazca to Incas, and take advantage after to visit the archeologycal museum. At Cusco visit the main cathedral, the temple of celestial astros (qorikancha), the temple of lightning, visit the artist neighbor of San Blas and see traditional markets and archeologycal sites at the sacred valley with the secret site of Machupicchu. When it comes to sites SAMJ is able to make the right tour for you at http://www.southamericamyjourney.com
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Where can I get information about society in Peru
Where can I get information about society in Peru?
In a story I am working on, I would like for one of my characters to be from the Peruvian Upper Class, but this is a subject I know very little about. Obviously, it would be most useful if somebody knows of a website or resource I can go to for general information, but if not, some specific questions would be whether or not it is likely that a child would be taught English in school, how the social system works in Peru, how wealthy a member of the Peruvian aristocracy might be, and what their ancestry would be (creoles, indigenous, Japanese).
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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You could go to Peru or just ask me. Yup, that's right, I am a 100% peruvian teen!!!! Try this---->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru#Culture
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Profile of Upper-Class Peruvian: Most are white, though you can also find people with Japanese, Chinese or Korean ancestry. Most whites have Spanish ancestry (called criollos), as they descend from conquerors and colonizers, but Italian ancestry is also very common and to a lesser degree German, British and French. They are very proud of their surnames and family (specially the old rich). They have very good education (speak English, Spanish and sometimes a third language), normally attending British or American private schools and then going to university, either in Peru or abroad. Traditional occupations include, but are not limited to doctors,lawyers, politicians, engineers, or they hold managerial positions in companies. Traditionally, they are racist (not fanatically racist just normal racist) against native and mixed Peruvians and against the 'nouveau riche'. They are members of country clubs. They spend their summers in beach houses or traveling to Europe or other places. They practice golf, polo and equestrianism. In a family, the wife does not need to work, so they spend a lot of time in clubs with friends their social circle, leaving their children to be tended by their maids or 'nanas' (houses have lots of maids who are normally underpaid and come from the highlands). Try to use a long name for your character with three names and two surnames (surnames joined with hyphens are common e.g. De la Flor-Muller). This is only a STEREOTYPICAL view of Upper Class Peruvians. Please feel free to ask me anything if you need more specifics.
In a story I am working on, I would like for one of my characters to be from the Peruvian Upper Class, but this is a subject I know very little about. Obviously, it would be most useful if somebody knows of a website or resource I can go to for general information, but if not, some specific questions would be whether or not it is likely that a child would be taught English in school, how the social system works in Peru, how wealthy a member of the Peruvian aristocracy might be, and what their ancestry would be (creoles, indigenous, Japanese).
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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You could go to Peru or just ask me. Yup, that's right, I am a 100% peruvian teen!!!! Try this---->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru#Culture
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Profile of Upper-Class Peruvian: Most are white, though you can also find people with Japanese, Chinese or Korean ancestry. Most whites have Spanish ancestry (called criollos), as they descend from conquerors and colonizers, but Italian ancestry is also very common and to a lesser degree German, British and French. They are very proud of their surnames and family (specially the old rich). They have very good education (speak English, Spanish and sometimes a third language), normally attending British or American private schools and then going to university, either in Peru or abroad. Traditional occupations include, but are not limited to doctors,lawyers, politicians, engineers, or they hold managerial positions in companies. Traditionally, they are racist (not fanatically racist just normal racist) against native and mixed Peruvians and against the 'nouveau riche'. They are members of country clubs. They spend their summers in beach houses or traveling to Europe or other places. They practice golf, polo and equestrianism. In a family, the wife does not need to work, so they spend a lot of time in clubs with friends their social circle, leaving their children to be tended by their maids or 'nanas' (houses have lots of maids who are normally underpaid and come from the highlands). Try to use a long name for your character with three names and two surnames (surnames joined with hyphens are common e.g. De la Flor-Muller). This is only a STEREOTYPICAL view of Upper Class Peruvians. Please feel free to ask me anything if you need more specifics.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
is life secure for other nationalities to work and study in peru lima.what kind of major problems .thanks
is life secure for other nationalities to work and study in peru lima.what kind of major problems .thanks?
what kind of major problems are occuring while living in peru lima.should we feel save there or be carefull in every moment of day.
Peru - 4 Answers
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I've visited Lima several times and never had a problem. However, I have only stayed in, and visited the most touristy and rich areas. These are the areas that most expats work and study in. If you are going to be in this more upper class central areas then you should have no problems. I would recommend finding out exactly what part of Lima you will be working/ studying in before you leave.
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Lima is a precious city and I so recommend everyone to go. As far as problems, well as every big city, you always have to watch out for street thieves in some places. Of course, there are areas where you won't have any problems. Places like Miraflores, Barranco, La molina, Surco, San Isidro, and San Borja shouldn't be a problem, 'cause they have security in many places and well, we must admit it, they're the "upper class" areas. If you are going to any other districts (that's how we call them) you should be more careful (it's not like there is a thief in every corner, but still) People are mostly nice and helpful, but still, heads up at all times, don't leave your things unnatended. Now don't freak out either 'cause you won't be able to enjoy the place, and the people. Be a casual dresser, don't try to show off 'cause that will make you an easy target. everywhere, not only in peru. Believe me, you will have an amazing experience in peru, people will treat you like kings, we're so hospitable, you will become family once you're in our country. Have a blast!
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With a population of 8,000,000 people, Lima is one of the largest cities in South America, and just like any large city you'll find all classes of people and places (I'm not talking onlyabout South America, but the entire world). All I can tell you is that if you are careful (don't show off your valuables, avoid dangerous districts, be alert of any suspicious activity, etc.) you'll be safe. Other than that, people will treat you nicely. Peruvians like to treat foreigners well as long as you treat them well too. Public transportation is pretty efficient in terms of being able to get aywhere for less than US$ 0.50 inside the city. Taxi cabs will get you from one side of the city to the other for less than US$7. Food is cheap and Lima offers all the commodities you could expect in any major city. Compared to other cities in Latin America, Lima is also one of the most developed ones.
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In Lima (and anywhere else in Peru) you do have to watch your belongings at all times and be aware of your surroundings. But if you take the same precautions travelers should take anywhere else, you'll probably be OK. The violence here, for example, isn't anywhere near as bad as in Rio, Caracas or some parts of Mexico. Lima is a lot safer than it was back in the '80s, but unfortunately Mexico has gone the other way (I studied and traveled there in '87). Also, in Lima it is good to know which neighborhoods are safe. For example, I wouldn't recommend going to the north cone alone, or really any of the poor neighborhoods. But the south-central part of Lima is mostly safe: San Isidro and the parts of Magdalena and Jesus Maria that border it; Miraflores, La Molina, most of San Borja and Barranco, and the adjacent areas of Surco (not all of Surco, though). It's also pretty safe along La Marina if you don't wander too far away.
what kind of major problems are occuring while living in peru lima.should we feel save there or be carefull in every moment of day.
Peru - 4 Answers
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1 :
I've visited Lima several times and never had a problem. However, I have only stayed in, and visited the most touristy and rich areas. These are the areas that most expats work and study in. If you are going to be in this more upper class central areas then you should have no problems. I would recommend finding out exactly what part of Lima you will be working/ studying in before you leave.
2 :
Lima is a precious city and I so recommend everyone to go. As far as problems, well as every big city, you always have to watch out for street thieves in some places. Of course, there are areas where you won't have any problems. Places like Miraflores, Barranco, La molina, Surco, San Isidro, and San Borja shouldn't be a problem, 'cause they have security in many places and well, we must admit it, they're the "upper class" areas. If you are going to any other districts (that's how we call them) you should be more careful (it's not like there is a thief in every corner, but still) People are mostly nice and helpful, but still, heads up at all times, don't leave your things unnatended. Now don't freak out either 'cause you won't be able to enjoy the place, and the people. Be a casual dresser, don't try to show off 'cause that will make you an easy target. everywhere, not only in peru. Believe me, you will have an amazing experience in peru, people will treat you like kings, we're so hospitable, you will become family once you're in our country. Have a blast!
3 :
With a population of 8,000,000 people, Lima is one of the largest cities in South America, and just like any large city you'll find all classes of people and places (I'm not talking onlyabout South America, but the entire world). All I can tell you is that if you are careful (don't show off your valuables, avoid dangerous districts, be alert of any suspicious activity, etc.) you'll be safe. Other than that, people will treat you nicely. Peruvians like to treat foreigners well as long as you treat them well too. Public transportation is pretty efficient in terms of being able to get aywhere for less than US$ 0.50 inside the city. Taxi cabs will get you from one side of the city to the other for less than US$7. Food is cheap and Lima offers all the commodities you could expect in any major city. Compared to other cities in Latin America, Lima is also one of the most developed ones.
4 :
In Lima (and anywhere else in Peru) you do have to watch your belongings at all times and be aware of your surroundings. But if you take the same precautions travelers should take anywhere else, you'll probably be OK. The violence here, for example, isn't anywhere near as bad as in Rio, Caracas or some parts of Mexico. Lima is a lot safer than it was back in the '80s, but unfortunately Mexico has gone the other way (I studied and traveled there in '87). Also, in Lima it is good to know which neighborhoods are safe. For example, I wouldn't recommend going to the north cone alone, or really any of the poor neighborhoods. But the south-central part of Lima is mostly safe: San Isidro and the parts of Magdalena and Jesus Maria that border it; Miraflores, La Molina, most of San Borja and Barranco, and the adjacent areas of Surco (not all of Surco, though). It's also pretty safe along La Marina if you don't wander too far away.
Friday, May 1, 2009
How do I get a year of charity work in Peru
How do I get a year of charity work in Peru?
Hey I'm currently a freshman at UC Berkeley and I think I made a mistake going to college at this point in my life. I have a high GPA and I actually have received some job offers for next year for some pretty good companies, but I'm finding no interest. I think I kinda want to spend some time off looking and ideally in Peru doing some charity work. So would anyone know a good place to sign up for? All I want is room and board really so I can help out there and work on writing my book. Any ideas?
Community Service - 2 Answers
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"All I want is room and board " So does everyone. Sorry, but if you want to take a year and do charity work in Peru, you must pay ALL expenses yourself. Funding Your Volunteering Trip Abroad (includes information on where to find credible programs) http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/fundingabroad.html Volunteer Abroad http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html transire benefaciendo "to travel along while doing good." http://www.coyotecommunications.com/travel/go_and_do_good.html
Hey I'm currently a freshman at UC Berkeley and I think I made a mistake going to college at this point in my life. I have a high GPA and I actually have received some job offers for next year for some pretty good companies, but I'm finding no interest. I think I kinda want to spend some time off looking and ideally in Peru doing some charity work. So would anyone know a good place to sign up for? All I want is room and board really so I can help out there and work on writing my book. Any ideas?
Community Service - 2 Answers
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sex
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"All I want is room and board " So does everyone. Sorry, but if you want to take a year and do charity work in Peru, you must pay ALL expenses yourself. Funding Your Volunteering Trip Abroad (includes information on where to find credible programs) http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/fundingabroad.html Volunteer Abroad http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html transire benefaciendo "to travel along while doing good." http://www.coyotecommunications.com/travel/go_and_do_good.html
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