Mac Wooten
American expat in Peru
Forum posts
6
About me
American
Lives in Caraz
Speaks Some French German Greek Japanese few words of Pashto Dari Russian
Registration: 10 August 2017
Activity
Playing the Taxi Game in Lima by cccmedia
The key fact in taking taxis in Lima is this: the taxis do not have meters. In most cities in South America that I have visited or lived in .. either the taxis have meters or they have some other system for determining a fair price between sectors ...
My advice as a Gringo living here for 13+ years Getting a taxi in Lima is always frustrating. I know they have to eat too but often I feel like Im buying a lot of groceries for them. I now (often) use 2 different apps to get a taxi. Satelital ... Read More
Paying bills in Peru by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Peru? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
I started coming here about 17 yrs ago mtn climbing and every yr my stays got a little longer and longer. First trip I was here about 8-9 days next yr 2 weeks next yr 3 weeks and the it started being a cpl months and finally I said .... Im ... Read More
Paying bills in Peru by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Peru? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
John How long hv you been living here (in Peruvia) ? Ive been here (full time) for about 11 yrs. THIS is where I have chosen to live and it is still challenging most of the time BUT ...... I'll take this over the states any day! Its ... Read More
Paying bills in Peru by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Peru? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
s/ 50 a month? Do wash clothes and bathe in Perrier? Im not in the "city" but I pay s/ 4 a month for unlimited water. If the landlord has that in the rental agreement I'd say you're stuck. Ask around and see what everyone ... Read More
Paying bills in Peru by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Peru? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Every company is different However you can usually pay phone and electricity at many banks Other bills your time is not important,you go and stand in line for hours. Sometimes water and electricity are included in your rent You better hv that in ... Read More
Online shopping in Peru by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Peru? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and are ...
dont expect to get anything shipped from Amazon or much anywhere else. If it looks valuable .... Sadly ....... customs or Serpost will steal it. Have a friend bring it to you on their next visit. IF you work for the Embassy, you can get it ... Read More