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

Lares | Cusco
Andes

Lares

The Lares Valley, in Urubamba, is a paradise with glacial lakes and Quechua-speaking traditions.

Cusco

Yanahuara Viewpoint | Arequipa
Andes

Yanahuara Viewpoint

From the viewpoint of Yanahuara, Arequipa and the majestic Misti are revealed between history and sky.

Arequipa

Chaparri Private Conservation Area | Lambayeque
Coast

Chaparri Private Conservation Area

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

Lambayeque

Lima Art Museum | Lima
Coast

Lima Art Museum

MALI, at the Palacio de la Exposición, celebrates the artistic wealth and history of Peru.

Lima

Playa El Ñuro | Piura
Coast

Playa El Ñuro

Swim with turtles and enjoy the paradisiacal beauty of the landscape.

Piura

Pukara Archeological Complex and Pukara Lithic Museum | Puno
Andes

Pukara Archeological Complex and Pukara Lithic Museum

"Pukara, cradle of the clay “toritos”, fuses history, ceramics and ancestral architecture.

Puno

Sicán National Museum | Lambayeque
Coast

Sicán National Museum

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

Lambayeque

District of Shapaja | San Martin
Rainforest

District of Shapaja

Shapaja, at 214 m along the Huallaga River, is an agricultural and fishing district of San Martin.

San Martín

Mount Salkantay | Cusco
Andes

Mount Salkantay

60 km from Cusco, the Mount Salkantay fascinates with its ice, green fields and turquoise lagoons.

Cusco

Santa Cruz - Llanganuco | Ancash
Coast

Santa Cruz - Llanganuco

Santa Cruz in Llanganuco invites you to discover its trails, lagoons and unique landscapes.

Áncash

Sacred Valley | Cusco
Andes

Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley fuses history, landscapes and adventure in a corner full of magic.

Cusco

Taquile | Puno
Andes

Taquile

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

Puno

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

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