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

Winaywayna | Cusco
Andes

Winaywayna

Winaywayna, Inka citadel of Pachacutec, keeps history and beauty near Machu Picchu.

Cusco

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

Manu National Park | Cusco y Madre de Dios
Rainforest

Manu National Park

Manu National Park, a paradise of biodiversity and millenary cultures.

Cusco

Luquina Chico | Puno
Andes

Luquina Chico

In Luquina Chico, next to the Titicaca, the Aymara people invite you to live their ancestral traditions.

Puno

Pisco Vineyards | Ica
Coast

Pisco Vineyards

Do you want to know how Pisco is made? Here you will discover everything about the Peruvian spirit.

Ica

Choquequirao | Cusco
Andes

Choquequirao

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

Cusco

Sacred Valley | Cusco
Andes

Sacred Valley

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

Cusco

Chullpas of Sillustani | Puno
Andes

Chullpas of Sillustani

Sillustani, an ancient Kolla cemetery in Peru, houses tombs of nobles.

Puno

Yanahuara Viewpoint | Arequipa
Andes

Yanahuara Viewpoint

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

Arequipa

Tarata | Tacna
Coast

Tarata

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

Tacna

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

San Francisco Church (monastery + catacombs) | Lima
Coast

San Francisco Church (monastery + catacombs)

The Church of San Francisco, in Lima, is a viceregal icon with three churches and catacombs.

Lima

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