LIMA 2019 TO ALLOW PERUVIANS AND FOREIGNERS TO LEARN ABOUT PERUVIAN CULTURE

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Edgar Manuel Vásquez Vela, congratulated the success of Culturaymi, the cultural program of the Pan American and Parapan American Games. He also highlighted the hard work of the Lima 2019 Organizing Committee.  

“Activities like these allow athletes and all the Peruvian and foreign tourists who visit Peru for the Pan American and Parapan American Games to learn about culture, craft from all regions of Peru, and the richness of our production,” he stated.  

He also mentioned that families can enjoy a wide variety of cultural activities such as concerts, gastronomy, workshops, theater and exhibitions. In addition, he said that Culturaymi enriches tourism in Peru. He highlighted that entrance is free and invited everybody to enjoy a wonderful family day at Culturaymi and continue supporting Peruvian and international athletes. 

ABOUT CULTURAYMI 

Culturaymi is the cultural program organized alongside the Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games sports competitions. It offers a circuit and a cultural venue that will show the best of Peru’s richness.  

The venue is located at Parque de la Exposición and the entrance is free for everyone. The first stage of Culturaymi will be until August 10 and the second stage, during the Parapan American Games, will be held from August 24 to 31. It has two stages, an exhibition and workshop area, a food fair, a giant screen and a ticket booth for sports competitions, thus offering the visitor a comprehensive experience.