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I suggest you postpone the trip to Cuzco. Lima is safe but as other have informed the Cuzco airport is currently closed. Also, be aware that this is the rainy season which lasts until late march/early April. Lima is a top notch foodie destination but I would wait until events settle down...

Weather and Altitude Hi, I was born in and have lived in Peru for over 25 years. There is a lot of great advice in this thread, so there is not much I can add. Be aware that even though summer starts in January (southern hemisphere) the weather in the sierra (highlands) is considered winter...

Hi, we are currently living in Escazu with occasional visits to Lima to see friends and family. We have entertained the idea of living in one of the beach communities but are somewhat concerned we will lack some of the creature comforts of the "city" and have trouble getting used to the hot and...

It seems many of you have visited CR and there are some good tips regarding where and what to do. Regarding food, I still think that Peruvian cuisine is superior to CR (Im obviously biased) but Im sure we will get to know some good spots in Costa Rica in due time. Switching activities between...

Thank you Markola, I think its a great way to start meeting people in CR. I will start searching for expat communities in Costa Rica.

Thank you Out-to-Lunch !

Thank you 2017ish ! Yes, I miss the good food myself. Luckily, I will be back for a visit in a couple of weeks to get my foodie fix :dance: I appreciate your concern for what is happening in Peru. However, it seems we are all exposed to a degree of turmoil, regardless of where we live, to a...

Hi, I just realized that it has been one year since I "Fired" to semi-retirement. Really enjoy the information available in this forum, with invaluable tips on the financial and more personal aspects of retirement. I am really happy to learn from all of you! Have lived in Peru, my country of...