Why Peru

Peru offers a combination for a MICE destination: direct connectivity from the United States, globally recognized cuisine, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and landscapes that range from desert coastline to Amazon rainforest.

DirectFlights from 4 US cities
1–2hOnward to Cusco, Arequipa, Iquitos
5Destinations with local teams

Connectivity

Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport connects directly to the United States, with non-stop flights from Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York, plus one-stop routings from other major hubs. From Lima, onward domestic flights reach Cusco, Arequipa and Iquitos in roughly one to two hours.

Gastronomy & culture

Peru is home to some of the most recognized cuisine in the world, and to living cultural traditions that go back centuries, from the markets of Arequipa to the textile communities of the Sacred Valley.

PERU MEETING HUB

Five destinations.
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Explore five strategic destinations for congresses, meetings, incentives, executive programs and international events across Peru.

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Map of Peru
LIMA ICA AREQUIPA CUSCO IQUITOS
5 STRATEGIC DESTINATIONS PERU
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DESTINATION 05 / 05

Ica

Desert landscapes, gastronomy and distinctive experiences.

WHY THIS DESTINATION

A striking destination combining desert landscapes, gastronomy, wineries, Nasca and extraordinary experiences associated with Ica.

IDEAL FOR
INCENTIVES EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCES
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All Recognition Timeline

13 Recognitions
2026
Global Event · Confirmed
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 — Lima
For the first time in its history, The World's 50 Best Restaurants will take place in Peru. Lima will host the global gastronomic awards ceremony on November 4, 2026.
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2025
World Travel Awards
South America's Leading Destination — Peru
Peru was named South America's Leading Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
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2025
World Travel Awards
South America's Leading Culinary Destination — Peru
Peru was recognized as South America's Leading Culinary Destination, reinforcing its position as one of the world's most influential gastronomic destinations.
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2025
World Travel Awards
South America's Leading Cultural Destination — Peru
Peru received the 2025 World Travel Award for South America's Leading Cultural Destination.
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2025
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Tourist Attraction — Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was named the World's Leading Tourist Attraction 2025.
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2025
The World's 50 Best Restaurants
Maido — The World's Best Restaurant
Lima's Maido was named No.1 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, placing Peru at the top of global gastronomy.
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2025
Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants
Kjolle — The Best Restaurant in Peru
Kjolle, in Lima, was recognized as The Best Restaurant in Peru 2025 and ranked No.2 in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants.
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2024
International Event
APEC Economic Leaders' Week — Lima, Peru
Peru hosted APEC 2024, culminating in the Economic Leaders' Week in Lima with leaders from the 21 APEC economies.
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2023
The World's 50 Best Restaurants
Central — The World's Best Restaurant
Central in Lima became The World's Best Restaurant 2023 and the first South American restaurant to receive the ultimate No.1 position.
50 Best Official →
2019
Major International Event
Lima 2019 Pan American Games
Lima hosted the Pan American Games, demonstrating Peru's capacity to organize and operate a major international multi-sport event.
2015
Global Meetings
IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings — Lima
Lima hosted the 2015 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, bringing together approximately 13,000 participants from around the world.
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2012–2025
Global Gastronomy
Peru's Sustained Global Culinary Recognition
Peru has maintained a long-running presence among the world's most recognized culinary destinations, including repeated World Travel Awards recognition as South America's Leading Culinary Destination.
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1983–Present
UNESCO World Heritage
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage for its exceptional cultural and natural significance.
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