tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43544656504585228172024-03-07T20:51:31.336-08:00The Retire in Peru guideThis guide is designed for those considering a retirement in Peru.Ed in Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03110500190433228634noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354465650458522817.post-85716603029731859932011-03-01T09:30:00.000-08:002011-03-17T11:50:53.821-07:00Retirement in PeruWelcome to my blog. This is intended to be a guide for those considering a retirement in Peru!I would like to share my thoughts and experience and hopefully answer your questions! I retired in Peru 7 years ago (by way of NYC) and would like to share what I have learned with you. I currently live in Lima, Peru in the district known as Miraflores (upscale tourist area).<br />
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There are many factors to consider in your retirement location amongst them cost of living,quality of medical/dental care, political climate, entertainment, Embassy location,International airports urban/rural,Ocean/mountains/jungle and the list goes on and on. Coming from a large city and being easily bored, I was looking for the things a metropolis has to offer along with an oceanfront location and a tropical to sub-tropical climate. <br />
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Like most I first became intrigued with Peru as a result of reading about Machu Picchu. I had already decided to relocate to Latin America although Peru was not on my radar. I had made exploratory trips to Mexico and Central America and ruled them out (for various reasons) and was now ready to explore South America.<br />
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Brazil, while very attractive was ruled out do to cost/language factors.<br />
Argentina, for economic/political factors. Chile and Uruguay held the most potential and Lima,Peru with it's central location was a natural jumping off point. <br />
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With it's low cost, I decided to rent an apartment in Lima for a few months (as home base)and explore South America. <br />
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As a single guy and in preparation for my trip, I joined a dating website in the hopes of making new friends to help me with the transition. Little did I know at the time that this was the most crucial decision I had made in my life to date.Ed in Limahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03110500190433228634noreply@blogger.com0