Location library
Filming Locations in Peru
Peru offers one of the most diverse filming landscapes in the world, from deserts and glaciers to jungles and colonial cities, all within short travel distances.
Scouting across Peru
From the coast to the Andes and the Amazon
At APU, we help international productions access, scout, and manage filming across the country.
Browse the location library below by category: historic sites, nature, period settings, urban areas, villages and unique places. Our newest guides, such as Cusco City and Caral, add practical notes on access, permits and drones.
Filming in Peru made simple
We provide:
- Location scouting
- Permits & government coordination
- Local crew & logistics
- Remote & high-altitude production support
Browse by category
Production-ready locations
Explore our production-ready locations or download our full Peru locations guide.
FeaturedNewly scouted highlights and our latest location guides.Explore 
UniqueRare landscapes such as the Huayllay Stone Forest, the Uros Islands and the Amazon canopy walkway.Explore 
HistoricInca and pre-Inca sites including Machu Picchu, Kuelap, Caral and Pachacamac.Explore 
Period SettingsColonial cities, haciendas and monasteries in Cusco, Arequipa, Lima, Trujillo and Iquitos.Explore 
NatureDesert, mountains, jungle, lakes, rivers and canyons.Explore 
VillagesAndean villages around Cusco, Arequipa, Huaraz and Lima.Explore 
Urban LatinModern Lima, markets, hillside neighborhoods, highways and cemeteries.Explore 
IndustryMines, ports and the Central Railway.Explore Recently scouted
Newest location guides
Locations Booklet 2026
Download our full Peru locations guide
Planning permits, crews and logistics as well? Read the Filming in Peru Production Guide.
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