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sistaray · Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 82 Location: trumpland

Looking through the El Comercio, I see almost as many Habitaciones for rent as Apartments (for Lima). Some mention things like laundry or even �buena comida�--so my question is, are these homestays with meals and laundry included? Does it vary from habitacion to habitacion? Does anyone have experience with one, or more than one, or has checked out several? Any info would be appreciated.

thanks

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

It's best not to assume anything, but I would assume that they have laundry, which may simply be a sink outside and a clothesline, and food.

Another place to look for rooms and deal with English speakers is www.expatperu.com. Click on Apartments for rent and they have a shared housing option.

Or at www.livinginperu.com. Go to Classified and housing.

nineisone · Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 187

Can't answer for Lima, but I know that 'habitaciones' advertised in Trujillo usually are rooms rented out of a home. Most had private entry, but the laundry area was typically communal(and often open air) and consists of a wash basin and clotheslines. Be prepared to compete with abuela for prime drying areas.

Homestay type arrangements abound and many of the advertisements you found probably allude to them. Many of the ads I visited consisted of older Peruvian couples with grown children who have moved out. They are looking to rent out the new space created. They often enjoy cooking for boarders and the company it brings.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

sistaray, did you find a place to live?

sistaray · Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 82 Location: trumpland

Sharon,
I read that you are contemplating leaving Peru. Your presence will be missed.

Do you know if any of the colegios offer part time work, i.e. just a class or two in the mornings? It seems like the walk-straight-in method is how to do it.

Lastly, other than the LA job list, any advice on jobs in the central Andes, i.e. Huancayo or Huancavelica, etc? After a few months in Lima I think I might try my luck there.

thanks,
sistaray

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

jg · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject:

In Lima, sometimes if they have one boarder the boarder can eat with the family for a few extra $$$, and if the family has more than one this is usually the case.

I found my room through el comercio, as did a friend. We both lived in Barranco, he with a single male surfer roomie (so he was on his own come mealtime) me with a family, and I ate the food, they brought it to my room on a tray, or I could dine with the family.

If you get a habitacion, make sure that you let them know well in advance before you leave, because they might need some time to get your deposit together and give it back to you. In general, my experience with renting rooms from families has been positive, if sometimes they can be a bit motherly.