Peru has become a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) thanks to modern infrastructure and unique settings. Lima is the primary hub, with hotels and venues clustered in the San Isidro district where everything is within a 2‑mile radius. The Westin Lima Convention Center offers 19 meeting spaces and can host up to 1,600 guests, while the Sheraton Lima, Country Club Lima Hotel and Jockey Club convention complex provide alternative settings.

Cusco and Beyond

Cusco’s Hotel Monasterio and Centro de Convenciones Cusco allow delegates to meet amid Inca walls and colonial courtyards. Elsewhere, the Sacred Valley’s luxury lodges and Arequipa’s convent hotels add character to corporate retreats. Business travellers often extend their stay to experience Machu Picchu or the Nazca Lines.

Cost Advantages

Hosting events in Peru can save 30–40 % on budgets due to lower costs for hotels, meeting rooms, catering and transportation. English proficiency is increasing, and local partners focus on relationship‑building in business etiquette. Organisers should account for seasonal variations—demand peaks between May and September—and work with destination management companies for logistics.

Business Etiquette

In Peru, relationships come before contracts. Expect formal greetings, exchange business cards with both hands, use titles and surnames, and allow time for small talk before negotiations. Punctuality is appreciated, but meetings may begin slightly late.

Practical Tips

  • Connectivity: Hotels in Lima’s business district offer high‑speed internet, and co‑working spaces are plentiful.
  • Transportation: Use ride‑sharing apps such as Uber or Beat for safety. Traffic in Lima can be heavy; schedule travel time generously.
  • Cultural Experiences: Plan team‑building excursions such as cooking classes, pachamanca feasts or weaving workshops.

Combining modern facilities with cultural richness, Peru provides memorable and cost‑effective settings for business events.