Peru

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...

While Peru remains a mainstay in products such as asparagus and fishmeal, areas like coffee and organic produce are where new growth is likely to come from. Agricultural exports increased by more than $800m to reach $4.8bn in 2011, with the US being the top destination. Peruvian coffee in particular is gaining an international reputation for quality, especially in new markets, and organics are a...