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Pucallpa General Information Update for 2013…

Published on March 16, 2013 By scoot

I figured it was time to update these posts for 2013:  pucallpa-general-information and cost of living. For the latest exchange rates, always consult (xe.com):  Current Exchange rates. I post quite often on facebook, different content. Please check it out here: Sabor a Selva on Facebook UPDATE FOR 2013 About access to products… In the past, this was a major [...]

Pucallpa cost of living(Update)…

Published on May 21, 2011 By scoot

  I figured it was time to update this post:  pucallpa-general-information. For the latest exchange rates, always consult:  Current Exchange rates In August of last year I wrote about getting around Pucallpa and prices in general.  Well… Food and transportation prices have risen by about 50% since that post.  Most of this is due to [...]

The Myth of Gringo Prices in Peru…

Published on April 19, 2011 By scoot

One of the biggest complaints you will hear from tourists and expats alike is the practice known as ‘Gringo Prices.’   First, what is a Gringo?  That depends on where in Latin America you are.  In Brazil for example the term is used to refer to ANY non-Brazilian.  In Peru, it is generally used to describe [...]