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

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

Huacachina | Ica
Coast

Huacachina

Mystical places that tell stories.

Ica

Sicán National Museum | Lambayeque
Coast

Sicán National Museum

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

Lambayeque

Santa Cruz - Llanganuco | Ancash
Coast

Santa Cruz - Llanganuco

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

Áncash

Tarata | Tacna
Coast

Tarata

Tarata, in Tacna, fuses nature, history and tradition with impressive landscapes.

Tacna

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

Historic Center of Trujillo | Trujillo
Coast

Historic Center of Trujillo

Trujillo, in the north of Peru, offers a pleasant climate, delicious food and a fascinating.

La Libertad

Lima Art Museum | Lima
Coast

Lima Art Museum

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

Lima

Petroglyphs of Toro Muerto | Arequipa
Andes

Petroglyphs of Toro Muerto

Toro Muerto, in Castilla, is a vast petroglyph museum that connects with ancient cultures.

Arequipa

El Brujo | La Libertad
Coast

El Brujo

The El Brujo Archaeological Complex in Trujillo reveals the rich history of northern Peru.

La Libertad

Lampa | Puno
Andes

Lampa

Lampa, in Puno, is the “pink city” because of the clay on its facades.

Puno

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

Airports List

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

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