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

Uros | Puno
Andes

Uros

The floating totora reed islands in Titicaca are a paradise of art and living tradition.

Puno

Tumbes Forest | Tumbes
Coast

Tumbes Forest

Tumbes offers nature and adventure with coves and forests, only 1 hour and 50 minutes from Lima.

Tumbes

Chaparri Private Conservation Area | Lambayeque
Coast

Chaparri Private Conservation Area

Chaparri, Peru's first private conservation area, protects unique species in its habitat.

Lambayeque

Punta Sal - Zorritos | Tumbes
Coast

Punta Sal - Zorritos

Northern Peru offers paradisiacal beaches, water sports and luxury accommodations.

Tumbes

Taquile | Puno
Andes

Taquile

In Taquile, Lake Titicaca reveals art, history and ancient culture at every step.

Puno

Mount Ausangate | Cusco
Andes

Mount Ausangate

The Mount Ausangate, an Andean jewel, captivates with its beauty, lagoons and infinite skies.

Cusco

Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria | Loreto
Rainforest

Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria

Explore the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon

Loreto

Huaca de Moche | La Libertad
Coast

Huaca de Moche

The Huaca del Sol and the Huaca de la Luna, two pre-Inca pyramids, are facing each other about 500 meters apart. Built in adobe, a mud material, these buildings enclose numerous mysteries and legends. Their design and cultural significance make them.

La Libertad

Royal Tombs Museum | Lambayeque
Coast

Royal Tombs Museum

The Royal Tombs Museum in Lambayeque holds the treasures of the Lord of Sipan, revealing its rich history.

Lambayeque

Cusco’s archaeological sites | Cusco
Andes

Cusco’s archaeological sites

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

Cusco

National Sican Museum | Lambayeque
Coast

National Sican Museum

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

Lambayeque

Choquequirao | Cusco
Andes

Choquequirao

Choquequirao, the “Machupicchu's sister”, the last Inca refuge.

Cusco

Airports List

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

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