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

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

San Blas neighborhood | Cusco
Andes

San Blas neighborhood

San Blas is a neighborhood of artisans that transforms into a colorful celebration at nightfall.

Cusco

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

Mangroves and Islands of Puerto Pizarro | Tumbes
Coast

Mangroves and Islands of Puerto Pizarro

Puerto Pizarro, a picturesque fishing village in Tumbes, captivates with its natural charm.

Tumbes

Palccoyo | Cusco
Andes

Palccoyo

Located 100 km from Cusco, in the heights of Checacupe, the vibrant and snowy landscape of Ausangate captivates.

Cusco

Nasca Lines | Ica
Coast

Nasca Lines

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

Ica

Leymebamba Museum | Amazonas
Rainforest

Leymebamba Museum

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

Amazonas

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

Sicán National Museum | Lambayeque
Coast

Sicán National Museum

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

Lambayeque

Lampa | Puno
Andes

Lampa

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

Puno

Amantani | Puno
Andes

Amantani

Amantaní is a quiet island where visitors enjoy the Aymara agricultural life.

Puno

Huaca Rajada | Lambayeque
Coast

Huaca Rajada

Sipán, on the Lambayeque River, is a cozy town of less than two thousand inhabitants. It stands out for its three adobe pyramids, known as Huaca Rajada, which make it a special place in the province.

Lambayeque

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