From Machu Picchu to the Unknown: Peru Courts Film Shoots Beyond Its Iconic Sites

After Paramount’s 2023 “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” featured Peru extensively, interest in the South American country spiked, particularly in the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the colonial city of Cusco and the Peruvian Amazon, which formed key backdrops to the latest in the franchise. But Peru is keen to show off its lesser known and much underrated sites.

“Machu Picchu is one of our flagship attractions, but it is not the only one. We have many other outstanding destinations: Arequipa, of course, but also Kuélap and Ayacucho, among others. What we are seeking is diversification, and promoting Peru as a filming destination plays a key role in helping us diversify and showcase the richness of our country beyond a single site,” says Maria del Sol Velasquez, director of Peru’s tourism body, PromPeru, which remains the country’s de facto film commission.

Colca Valley, Arequipa. Courtesy of PromPeru © Trailer…