Overseas Faculty Manual - Where Would You Like to Live?

There are several districts in Lima where teachers often choose to live.

LA MOLINA is a large popular district with different areas. Public transportation is plentiful (Javier Prado is the main street and it is 5 blocks away from the school’s main gate on Av. Las Palmeras). Usually, families with kids choose to leave in Camacho and Neptuno, which are two areas of La Molina that are located at a walking distance from school.

• Camacho: The school is located in Camacho. It is a pleasant residential area consisting mostly of houses. Rent varies between US$ 1,200 and US$ 3,000. There are two malls, gyms, movie theaters, and restaurants close to the school (a few of them at a walking distance.)

• Neptuno: Neptuno is another pleasant neighborhood located behind the school. There are apartment buildings here with rent ranging from US$ 800 to US$ 1,200. Some houses rent for US$ 1,200 to US$ 2,000.

MIRAFLORES: Miraflores is a very popular area next to the ocean, with old and new buildings. Apartments rent from US$ 600 to US$ 2,000 per month. Larcomar is a "hip" tourist area that is one of the attractions of Miraflores. There are many restaurants, movie theaters, discos, pubs, and bookstores. Transportation is available at any time. Traffic may be congested at rush hour. Normally, it takes 30 minutes to drive from/to school, but in rush hour, it could take 45 minutes to one hour. Usually, Miraflores is the option chosen by single teachers.

SAN ISIDRO: San Isidro is a beautiful residential area of mostly apartment buildings. Movie theaters, restaurants, public transportation, gyms, hospitals, and churches are all easily accessible. Normally, it takes 30 minutes to drive from/to school, but in rush hour, it could take 45 minutes to one hour. Rents varies from US$ 800 to US$ 3,000.

SURCO/SAN BORJA: These two districts are between Miraflores and the school.  This is ideal if you want a quiet residential area approximately 15 to 20 minutes drive to school.

•  Chacarilla del Estanque: Chacarilla is a residential area that has lots of restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and gyms (depending on where you live, those may be at a walking distance or not).  Chacarilla has many new apartment buildings that are ideal for teachers. Rent varies between US$ 800 and US$ 1,500 and it is about 15 minutes drive to school.  You will need to buy a car or rely on plentiful taxis.
•  San Borja:  San Borja is a commercial area with more houses than apartments. Rent varies between US$ 500 and US$ 1,000 and it is about 20 minutes drive to school.  You will need to buy a car or rely on plentiful taxis.