Health insurance when working in Peru

[elisekenter]

Hola!

I'm thinking of working as a tourguide in Peru. Does anybody have experience in working in Peru/South America for a longer time and taking health insurances??
Because probably the money I'll earn will be almost the same as the costs of a health insurance. Everybody I talked to so far just tells me that they don't have an insurance, but don't know if that´s the best option!??

thanks!
elise