[Papi Rico]

(01-15-2015 03:51 PM)Dr Feelgood Wrote:  

(01-15-2015 03:30 PM)VolandoVengoVolandoVoy Wrote:  

(01-15-2015 03:06 PM)Cr33pin Wrote:  

(01-15-2015 02:51 PM)VolandoVengoVolandoVoy Wrote:  

+1
I lived in Arequipa. Great city. Lima is a nasty shit hole. Advice in this is spot on. Viva la Republica Arequipena!

To each their own bro... its comments like this that keeps people from coming to Lima... all of the 6 forum members I have met here love it.. including me so thats at least 7 people who don't think its "A nasty shit hole"

I could have been nicer about it, I just really don't like Lima. I haven't been to Peru in 3 years though, so maybe next time I go to Arequipa, I'll give Lima another try. The times I was there though, it had horrible weather, no natural beauty, was dirty/dangerous...whereas Arequipa was always welcoming in my mind.

Let me guess - you didn't stay in Miraflores, right?

There are indeed big parts of the city that look like a nasty shithole, but if you stay in Miraflores, it should make you happy.

You're a sensible dude and are not letting a few negative experiences cloud your judgment. I know it's difficult. My first trip to Bangkok I was robbed in my hotel room by a tranny hooker, ate street food that made me vomit, and got a BJ from who I later discovered to be another tranny. Fast forward 6 trips later and BKK is one of my top 5 cities.

I would also guess you didn't check out Miraflores, which struck me as very livable with great food and nightlife. Would be great to organize a meetup there in the near future.

By way of comparison, however, your point is well understood. Compared to Lima on the whole, Arequipa is more manageable and walkable, aesthetically pleasing, and safe. But of course it doesn't have Lima's variety, sheer numbers of potential targets, proximity to beaches, and direct flights to intl destinations. I also consider AQP's 2400m altitude a disadvantage, provided you're not into the mountain sports/activities.