Peru

The exploitation of the Camisea natural gas field has attracted investors to Peru and caused the country to look more closely at the potential of its hydrocarbons industry. The government has also turned its focus to oil production, with state-owned energy company Petroperú stating it hopes to triple oil production over the next four years and thereby turn Peru from a net importer of crude to a...

Together with local chef Gaston Acurio, OBG takes a look at Peruvian cuisine and its importance in the country’s culture. The Guide also contains an overview of the country’s best hotels and resorts, as well as contact information for local government offices and services and a number of useful tips for first-time visitors.

OBG introduces various aspects of the Peruvian legal system, in cooperation with its local legal partner, Estudio Echecopar. This chapter includes a viewpoint from Javier Tovar Gil, Partner, Estudio Echecopar.

Together with PwC, OBG explores and clarifies Peru’s tax system, paying special attention to policies for foreign investors. This section also includes a viewpoint from Miguel Mur, Latin America Tax Leader, PwC.

With an eye to bridge the divide between socioeconomic development and education, the Peruvian government has allocated a 30% increase to the education sector in the 2012 budget and has announced plans to build 400 new schools and hire 12,000 teachers. Enrolment levels in higher education institutions continue to grow, with 103 public and private universities currently operating in the country...

With visitor numbers having risen to 2.5m in 2011, representing a 9% increase year-on-year, the government is developing tourist destinations outside traditional travel hotspots. While the focus has traditionally been on the country’s many historical and cultural sights, the sector is now seeing increased demand for business tourism services. Ecotourism is also a growth area, with more tourists...