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Relocating to Lima
Moving to Lima from Canada is a challenging endeavor. Lima, with its rich culture, vibrant food scene, and stunning coastline, offers an experience that contrasts greatly with life in Canada. Planning ahead makes a big difference. Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.
Lima has a desert climate, which means the weather is relatively consistent year-round, but it does have two distinct seasons: summer (December to March) and winter (June to September). The summer months from December to March are ideal for Canadians to be moving in. There is warmer, sunnier weather, with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 30°C (75°F to 86°F). Plus, the shipment of your possessions avoid some winter weather risks and costs. Lacquer finished furniture and oil paintings, for example, separate from their substrates in the cold. Plus bad weather delay risks interrupting the unpacking and repacking at customs inspections is reduced. It is always best to avoid potential delays and unexpected port storage charges.
When you’re preparing, there are a few logistical and practical details to keep in mind: Peru has a different healthcare system than Canada, so consider getting international health insurance. Common local health concerns, like potential altitude sickness in the high regions or food precautions a very different diet delivers are examples. Ensure that all the necessary documents are in order, like your passport, work visas, and paperwork of possession inventory address requirements that can be complicated due to customs regulations. and they do matter. While many Peruvians speak some English, especially in Lima, Spanish is the dominant language. It’s a good idea to brush up on basic Spanish phrases or take a language course before moving to ease your daily interactions.
NOTE: Limeños or “Limeño” specifically refering to a person from Lima, can also extend to people who identify with the city’s culture and lifestyle. Peruvians in general might call themselves Peruanos. However, don’t be surprised if a Limeño proudly identifies their neighborhood or district, as Lima is made up of various barrios (neighborhoods) with unique personalities.
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More Help With Moving to Lima
• Cost of Living in Lima
• Lima
• Government of Peru
• Vehicle Importation
• Peru Consulate – Vancouver
• Peru Consulate – Toronto
• Peru Embassy – Ottawa
To make a call to Lima
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 51 (code for Peru)
• Dial 1 (Lima area code)
• Dial the local phone number
or the cell phone number
In Lima use: 105 for police emergencies, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire