Post: #126

Well the good news is that this place can only get better I guess.

I will say it's clean and I like the look of the city.

I'm meeting another girl shortly and I've chatted with her on Skype. She's hot.

If it doesn't improve much I can mark Peru off the list and not worry about coming here during my 6 month trip.

Colombia seems like it will be much much better. Hell just from the girls online alone I'm loving Colombia. I keep getting messages from 18 year old girls that are in Bogota and Medellin.

Edit- I'm using airbnb for the first time and I'm not crazy about it. These people try and nickel and dime the fuck out of you.

Post: #127

(10-14-2013 07:07 PM)Tully Mars Wrote:  I just got back from a week in Merida, Venezulea......your current sentiments about Lima, Peru mimick my feelings about Venezuela.....I am so stoked to be back home here in Colombia....the difference in women is not even close....even on the border town of Cucuta the women killed what I saw in Venezulea.....Colombia is on a whole other level.......you need to check out Colombia

TM, are you gonna write up a data sheet? You should be seeing me in Bogota in about a month, what's your plans for the Xmas holidays?

Post: #128

(10-03-2013 10:33 PM)jimmypa Wrote:  I too, can vouch for Gotica on Saturday nights. Probably overall best talent, the girls are a tiny bit more stuck up but still a nice venue.

Head here Saturday night?

Post: #129

Guys, how is Lima for Xmas/New Year? Worth visiting? Too expensive/busy?

Post: #130

(10-14-2013 09:34 PM)Brodiaga Wrote:  Guys, how is Lima for Xmas/New Year? Worth visiting? Too expensive/busy?

Airfare is going to be a bitch since it will be high season in SA. Other than that, i don't know. It'll be summer over there.

Post: #131

(10-13-2013 12:25 AM)Mekorig Wrote:  I agree. The very few beautiful Bolivianas I ever saw were high society girls. Most of the bolivianas in Argentina are of the amerindian kind.

Sure, not all Bolivian girls look like that:

http://youtu.be/Iu5bbwBaEKM

Even in Santa Cruz, those are NOT your typical girls... still, some of them can be found, just go to the main casino at night, you'll see some stunners. And lose money, guaranteed, no winners at this casino

Post: #132

If I didn't have family visiting me from up north I would show you around fisto, by the way thursday nights, the clubs open til saturday nights but the weekends are the best nights to go. Food is not the cheapest in the most touristy areas but in general it is much cheaper than North America, I made a brief explanation of where to find bargain meals on my last post. /thread-28611.html

I also posted short trips outside of Lima and some general tips, which are worth checking out on my thread

More Things To Do in Lima

Try out surfing on the coast which is always interesting, it's really affordable and includes everything and lessons are also cheap http://www.pukanasurf.com/ Just ask anyone in Parque kennedy how to arrive, it's really close.

Bicycle rentals and tours are pretty interesting too as they involve going to several places like miraflores, barranco, historic districts which date as far back as the 1500's etc.
http://www.biketoursoflima.com/home.php

Tandem Paragliding (Highly Recommended) Parque Antonio Raimondi, Miraflores (next to parque del amor)
During the Days $55 (150 soles)


http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Re...egion.html

High Quality Buffets

If your here for a short period of time like Fisto I suggest you try out the following quality buffets to taste as much of what Peru has to offer in as little time as possible.

No. 3
Aromas has great quality for a buffet and it's affordable, however its only available for lunch ($17 or 45 soles) and breakfast ($12 or 30 soles). Mainly Peruvian Food and although the variety is not large it makes up for that in quality.

Website
http://aromasperuanos.com/?page_id=8

Reviews
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Re...egion.html

No. 2
La Bistecca is one of the best, great quality and their beef is awesome, ($30) Peruvian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese

Website
http://www.labisteccalima.com/

Reviews
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevie...egion.html

No. 1
Barranco's got the best buffet in all of Lima.
PuroPeru, for $25 (70 soles) mon-sat and $29 (80 soles) on sundays it has the best quality and one of the largest selections of dishes like Argentinian bbq (parillada), varied Peruvian, Seafood, Spanish, Sushi, Peruvian Influenced Sushi, Great Desserts and really good Chinese. This place is a must

Website
http://www.puroperu.com.pe/

Reviews
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Re...egion.html

Post: #133

Oktoberfest is happening right now in Lima, it started yesterday and will be happening until the 21st. Over 25,000 people are expected. Tons of beer and german food, always a good time.
Starts at 7pm

http://www.peruthisweek.com/blogs-oktobe...ima-101118

Post: #134

(10-14-2013 07:48 PM)Fisto Wrote:  I'm using airbnb for the first time and I'm not crazy about it. These people try and nickel and dime the fuck out of you.

Quality to price ration for Airbnb can really vary. For example, it's just terrible in San Francisco. But some places are a great deal.

When you're in Medellín, definitely check out Rob's apartments, they're across the hall from each other.

https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/1308058

I stayed in both and they are by far the most awesome places I've ever stayed, anywhere. Ultra modern, with a daily maid. Smack dab in the middle of Poblado. Close to great nightlife (zona rosa) and to several universities. Also the safest barrio in Medellín.

There's a free outdoor gym with free weights and pullup bars and shit nearby. An awesome salsa academy right around the corner with the hottest fucking salsa instructor. Great fun.

Also a lot of good food, including an argentine steakhouse we ate at probably 3x week. $10 for a big steak and french fries. $12 if you split a bottle of malbec with some friends.

Also, it might be just me, but I slept like a baby every single night for a month there. Maybe the mountain air.

Ah, Medellín...

Post: #135

Arrival day
I’m pretty hungover right now so this post may wind up rambling a bit and will definitely be negative.
Lima SUCKS so far.

Read the rest on Swoop.

Post: #136

Quote:Lima SUCKS so far

Meanwhile at Ali-Bs rural Georgia modular home...

Post: #137

Lima is pretty polarizing.

A kid I know was planning to spend half a year there, then after three weeks hated it so much that he stole his brother's credit card, walked to the airport, and bought a flight back to Europe.

Post: #138

(10-18-2013 04:13 PM)Fisto Wrote:  Read the rest on Swoop.

It can be hard to adjust to for those culturally Anglo-Saxon or Germanic, but you'll probably have a more enjoyable time if you stop worrying about the girls' lateness so much; rather, expect it and plan accordingly. From my experience, Latin American (and Mediterranean) cultures simply view time differently. One way I've heard it described is that we view time as very linear and rigid - if you're supposed to be somewhere at 8:00pm and you show up at 8:05pm then you're late - whereas they view time as more of an amorphous cloud - show up at 7:00pm or 11:00pm, no big deal.

Post: #139

I'm really not that hung up on the time thing at all. It's just more of an added nuisance.

(10-18-2013 05:02 PM)Soma Wrote:  

(10-18-2013 04:13 PM)Fisto Wrote:  Read the rest on Swoop.

It can be hard to adjust to for those culturally Anglo-Saxon or Germanic, but you'll probably have a more enjoyable time if you stop worrying about the girls' lateness so much; rather, expect it and plan accordingly. From my experience, Latin American (and Mediterranean) cultures simply view time differently. One way I've heard it described is that we view time as very linear and rigid - if you're supposed to be somewhere at 8:00pm and you show up at 8:05pm then you're late - whereas they view time as more of an amorphous cloud - show up at 7:00pm or 11:00pm, no big deal.

Post: #140

Don't say I didn't warn you about Lima Fisto...

Post: #141

(10-18-2013 06:17 PM)MaleDefined Wrote:  Don't say I didn't warn you about Lima Fisto...

I know it. No regrets though. This is just not the kind of place you want to come to for a short trip. I can see this being a cool place on a longer timeline and larger social circle.

Post: #142

Fisto, would you say that the DR is better than Peru???

Post: #143

Lima is a fine place but I would much rather go back to the DR any day.

Post: #144

(10-14-2013 09:15 PM)RioNomad Wrote:  

(10-03-2013 10:33 PM)jimmypa Wrote:  I too, can vouch for Gotica on Saturday nights. Probably overall best talent, the girls are a tiny bit more stuck up but still a nice venue.

Head here Saturday night?

To expand on that: when I was there (February-March) I went to both Aura & Gotica twice each. In my experience, Gotica is much, much better as far as talent and amount of people. I'd almost say don't even wast your time with Aura, but I guess you kinda have to check it out.

Also, there's a place in Larcomar on the 3 floor called "Mama Batata" or something like that. It's a good place to go pre-game before Gotica. It seemed that a lot of people go their before heading to Gotica/Aura. My friends and I had some luck picking girls up here and swooping them to Gotica, ended up in SNL. (Be careful of girls saying they can't afford the cover to bait you into paying it.)

Also, have you tried "El Dragon" on a Wednesday yet? Hooked up there. Never tried the rest of the nights, but I think it's the best place in the area on a Wednesday. That's what the locals were telling us anyway.

Post: #145

You just landed in one of the top 5 ugly countries in Latin America, you'd have found more quality in almost any other country. Maybe you can at least find the Cuy Mágico out there in the streets of Lima:

Post: #146

Hey FISTO,

Go to Embarcadero 41 ( also known as "Peña del Carajo") on thursday night or on saturday afternoon. Ask any taxi driver to take you there. Tons of gringas and locals party there.

Also, try DRAMA (on costa verde) or ANTIQUA (RUSTICA) also in Costa Verde, both very close of each other.

After that you could check Mocara (4 blocks away from Kenedy park).

Then you could go to VOCE in Lince. This is a huge club where you can always meet some stunning girls.

If you don't like those places then I think you are done with Lima.

Good luck.

PD. I live in Lima.

Post: #147

Have you tried hitting up any of the beaches? I went to Playa Silencio for the day. It was a decent beach with a decent amount of talent. I didn't hang around for the nightlife, but when I was leaving the discos were just getting started up. The Peruana that I was hanging out with said they get pretty crazy.

The beach is pretty far out from Miraflores/Barranco so be sure to negotiate with the taxi. I can't really remember how much we paid but I had her negotiate the price.

Also, playa Asia is supposed to be pretty good but I never made it there.

Post: #148

Well god dammit Arcangel I'm leaving tomorrow. Paleo Dude is so tied up with "family" that he can't take a break and you show up 4 hours before I leave.

First off. I think it's outright bullshit that a guy comes on here and hypes a place and then can't be bothered to back up his story. Paleo Dude's info may be correct but from everything I've witnessed the only thing he's right about is the food and the activities.

After following Paleo Dudes's advice I went downtown and saw the ugliest people on the planet. I don't say that lightly and I've been a few places

Lima may be worth coming to see if you KNOW places to be, but in general, there are many other destinations to go that will be much better. My review is unequivocally : NOT WORTH IT.

Post: #149

(10-21-2013 11:59 PM)Fisto Wrote:  Well god dammit Arcangel I'm leaving tomorrow. Paleo Dude is so tied up with "family" that he can't take a break and you show up 4 hours before I leave.

First off. I think it's outright bullshit that a guy comes on here and hypes a place and then can't be bothered to back up his story. Paleo Dude's info may be correct but from everything I've witnessed the only thing he's right about is the food and the activities.

After following Paleo Dudes's advice I went downtown and saw the ugliest people on the planet. I don't say that lightly and I've been a few places

Lima may be worth coming to see if you KNOW places to be, but in general, there are many other destinations to go that will be much better. My review is unequivocally : NOT WORTH IT.

Did you try looking for the Cuy Magico?
Did you find him?

Post: #150

Should have waited for me in Vegas bro being flying out man!