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 from the school’s main gate on Av. Las Palmeras).

• Camacho: The school is located in Camacho. It is a pleasant residential area consisting mostly of houses. Rent varies between US$ 800 and US$ 3,000. There are two malls, gyms, movie theaters, and restaurants close to the school (mostly walking distance.)

• Neptuno: Neptuno is another pleasant neighborhood located behind the school. There are apartment buildings here with rent ranging from US$ 450 to US$ 700. Some townhouses rent for US$ 700 to US$ 1,200.

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 20 minutes to drive from/to school, but in rush hour, it could take 30 to 45 minutes. Rents are similar to those in Miraflores.

MIRAFLORES: Miraflores is a very popular area next to the ocean, with old and new buildings. Apartments rent from US$ 500 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 in this commercial area. Transportation is available at any time. Traffic may be congested at rush hour. Normally, it takes 15 minutes or less to drive from/to school, but in rush hour, it could take 30 to 45 minutes

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

•  Chacarilla del Estanque: Chacarilla is residential area that has lots of  restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and gyms.  Chacarilla has many new apartment buildings that are ideal for teachers. Rent varies between US$ 700 and US$ 1,500, and it's about a 10 drive to the 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$ 400 and US$ 800, and it's about a 10 minute drive to the school.  You will need to buy a car or rely on plentiful taxis.