Peru | History and culture

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Peru, a land of natural wonders, rich history and vibrant culture, presents itself as an ideal setting for the global film industry. From the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the vast Amazon jungle, to the warm and beautiful cities of the coast, Peru offers a diversity of locations that capture the imagination.
FILM IN PERU is PROMPERÚ's strategy dedicated to opening these doors to the world, showing everything that Peru has to offer filmmakers and audiovisual producers.

FILM IN PERU, unexpected locations where all stories are possible. 

Useful information

These are important facts about the Peruvian territory.

Capital:

Lima

Weather:

25 - 32°C

Daylight:

12:00 h

Currency:

Soles Peruanos

Language:

Spanish

Voltage:

220W

Extension:

1,285 million km²

Population:

33 millions

Location

Peru is located in the western part of the South American continent. It borders Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean.

Regions

Coast
Coast

Coast

The entire area that borders the Pacific Ocean. Its climate is temperate with moderate warmth, but with high humidity and dense fog in winter.

In summer, there is very little fog and the temperature reaches 30 °C.

Andes
Andes

Andes

The Peruvian highlands are made up of the Andes Mountain Range, from north to south. This region presents an intermediate vegetation between the desert coast and the tropical forest.

The mountain climate ranges from temperate to cold, depending on the altitude.

Rainforest
Rainforest

Rainforest

The Peruvian jungle is part of the Amazon. This area has one of the greatest biodiversities in the world. Its rainy tropical climate allows for exuberant vegetation.

In addition, it is hot all year round, although there is less rain during the winter.

Explore our locations

Revash Mausoleums | Amazonas
Rainforest

Revash Mausoleums

Among the clouds, the Chachapoyas created magical eternal abodes that defy the abysses.

Amazonas

National Sican Museum | Lambayeque
Coast

National Sican Museum

The Sicán Museum, inaugurated in 2021, reveals the ancestral magic of Lambayeque and its history.

Lambayeque

Tambopata National Reserve | Madre de Dios
Rainforest

Tambopata National Reserve

In the Tambopata Reserve, the jungle vibrates with life, fauna and nature at its best.

Madre de Dios

Puente de los Suspiros | Lima
Coast

Puente de los Suspiros

The perfect place to tell a love story.

Lima

Larco Museum | Lima
Coast

Larco Museum

The Larco Museum, a jewel of Lima, transports you to 5,000 years of history and ancestral art.

Lima

Cusco’s archaeological sites | Cusco
Andes

Cusco’s archaeological sites

Cusco captivates you with its archaeological wonders: Sacsayhuaman, Moray, and more.

Cusco

Airports List

  • National Airport A. National
  • International Airport A. International
  • Aerodromes Aerodrome

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