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

Machupicchu | Cusco
Andes

Machupicchu

One of the seven modern wonders of the world.

Cusco

El Brujo | La Libertad
Coast

El Brujo

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

La Libertad

Museums of Lima | Lima
Coast

Museums of Lima

Lima, a journey into the past and art, where its museums reveal the soul of Peru.

Lima

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

Museums of Arequipa | Arequipa
Andes

Museums of Arequipa

Arequipa, the White City, keeps its history in museums, cathedrals and centuries-old mansions.

Arequipa

Ciudad del Cusco | Cusco
Andes

Ciudad del Cusco

The heart of the Inca Empire.

Cusco

Sarcophagi of Karajia | Amazonas
Rainforest

Sarcophagi of Karajia

The purunmachos, millenary sarcophagi of Chachapoyas, watch and protect from the heights

Amazonas

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

Leymebamba Museum | Amazonas
Rainforest

Leymebamba Museum

The Leymebamba Museum houses more than 200 mummies that reveal the Chachapoya legacy.

Amazonas

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

Punta Sal - Zorritos | Tumbes
Coast

Punta Sal - Zorritos

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

Tumbes

Vichayito - Mancora - Los Organos | Piura
Coast

Vichayito - Mancora - Los Organos

A few steps from the equator, Vichayito, Mancora and Los Organos are waiting for you.

Piura

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