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

Historic Center of Cusco | Cusco
Andes

Historic Center of Cusco

Cusco: a city that blends Inca vestiges and colonial architecture, a base for tourist adventures.

Cusco

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

Alto Shilcayo Natural Viewpoint | San Martín
Rainforest

Alto Shilcayo Natural Viewpoint

The Alto Shilcayo viewpoint, in San Martin, offers unique views of mountains and green landscapes.

San Martín

La Union Waterfalls | San Martin
Rainforest

La Union Waterfalls

La Union waterfalls, near Tarapoto, are beautiful cascades with a natural pool.

San Martín

Nasca Lines | Ica
Coast

Nasca Lines

The mysterious Nasca Lines amaze the world with their enormous drawings carved in the desert.

Ica

Sacred Valley | Cusco
Andes

Sacred Valley

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

Cusco

Lago Titicaca | Puno
Andes

Lago Titicaca

The highest navigable lake in the world

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

Cathedral of Cusco | Cusco
Andes

Cathedral of Cusco

The Cathedral of the Virgin of the Assumption, in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, is a great example of colonial architecture.

Cusco

Amazon River | Loreto
Rainforest

Amazon River

The Amazon, source of life and luxury, connects snow-capped peaks with the infinite jungle.

Loreto

Via Ferrata | Cusco
Andes

Via Ferrata

The via ferrata in the Sacred Valley, near Ollantaytambo, offers a unique adventure.

Cusco

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

Airports List

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

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