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Peru is one of South America’s most captivating destination-wedding countries — and while Cusco and the Sacred Valley get most of the attention, Lima offers a compelling, under-the-radar alternative: world-class cuisine, direct flights from major American capitals, a mild rain-free climate, and private garden estates just 40 minutes from the international airport.
In numbers: the estate is 40 minutes from the airport and from Miraflores, hosts 50 to 600 guests in two gardens, spreads over 3 hectares (7.4 acres) in Pachacámac and has a 300-year-old olive tree at its heart.
Why get married in Lima, Peru
Lima is Peru’s capital and main international gateway. For a destination wedding it means your guests arrive directly — no domestic connections or altitude adjustment required, unlike Cusco (3,400 m). Lima’s coastal desert climate is dry and temperate year-round, so outdoor celebrations are reliable. And the city’s globally awarded gastronomy turns the catering into an experience in itself.
Pachacámac: Lima’s garden-wedding district
Just south of the city, the district of Pachacámac has become Lima’s most sought-after area for outdoor weddings. Its coastal mist and soft, diffused light create ideal conditions for photography, and its private estates (called fundos) let couples celebrate surrounded by gardens, away from city noise, while staying close to the airport and hotels.
Legal requirements to marry in Peru as a foreigner
To marry legally in Peru you generally need a valid passport with legal entry stamp, a recent apostilled birth certificate (usually no more than 3 months old) with an official Spanish translation, a certificate of single status (apostilled), a sworn declaration of local address, and two witnesses. Once the file is opened, a marriage notice (edicto) is published in a newspaper and there is a waiting period of 8 business days before the ceremony date is set. Many international couples instead marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Lima — focusing entirely on the celebration. See the full legal guide (Spanish) →
Symbolic, civil or religious ceremony at the estate
You can choose how to say yes. Under article 265 of the Peruvian Civil Code the mayor may perform the marriage outside the town hall, and since Law 31643 (December 2022) a notary may as well, so the civil ceremony can take place in the garden right before the reception, once the file and the marriage notice have been submitted. A Catholic mass can be celebrated at the estate by coordinating with the parish and the priest. And if you marry legally at home, a symbolic or humanist ceremony beneath the 300-year-old olive tree keeps the whole celebration in one place.
Planning your Lima wedding from abroad
Quotes and coordination happen over WhatsApp and video call, and one in-house team, Brasa Producciones, handles the venue, catering, decoration, sound, lighting and the coordination of the day, so you sign one contract and talk to one person. A 25% deposit reserves the date; at least 60% is paid three months before the wedding and the balance up to 30 days before, in monthly instalments. Photos, video and an Instagram account created for your wedding, updated during the celebration with polls and guest interviews by our content partner Flama Creators, let the family who could not travel live it in real time. The on-site bungalow (2 bedrooms, up to 6 people, private pool) is where the couple gets ready and spends the wedding night.
Best time of year for a Lima wedding
Peru’s peak wedding months in Lima are May–August and November–January. According to Peru’s national statistics institute (INEI), May and February are historically the most popular months to marry in Lima and Callao. Because the best estates book 12–18 months in advance, early planning is essential for a destination date.
What a destination wedding in Lima costs
Fundo Cinco Olivos publishes its prices. Renting the garden with its mandatory services (security, generator, cleaning and on-site supervisor) goes from S/ 7,650 for 30 guests (about US$2,250) to S/ 17,100 for 500–600 guests (about US$5,050); for 150 guests it is S/ 9,150 (about US$2,700). In-house catering costs S/ 70–90 per guest (about US$21–26) and the open bar S/ 45–55 (about US$13–16). Decoration, sound, lighting, photo and video are quoted to measure according to guest count and the level of production you want.
Prices are in Peruvian soles and exclude the 18% IGV (VAT). Dollar figures are approximate (about 3.40 soles per dollar, September 2026) and are shown only as a guide. See the full table on the wedding venue page or build an estimate with the online calculator (in Spanish).
Fundo Cinco Olivos — a private estate for your Lima wedding
Fundo Cinco Olivos is a private 3-hectare estate in Pachacámac with a 300-year-old olive tree, two outdoor gardens for 50 to 600 guests, a private pool, an on-site bungalow for accommodation, and full in-house production through Brasa Producciones. Having the venue, catering, decor, sound and coordination handled by a single team makes planning from abroad dramatically simpler — one contract, one point of contact, no risk of a vendor failing on the day.
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Get a quote on WhatsApp →Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners get married in Lima, Peru?
Yes. Foreigners can marry legally in Peru with a valid passport, a recent apostilled birth certificate (municipalities usually ask for one no more than 3 months old) with official Spanish translation, a certificate of single status, a sworn declaration of address, and two witnesses. Many couples instead marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Lima.
Is Lima a good destination wedding location compared to Cusco?
Lima is Peru's international gateway, so guests arrive directly with no domestic flights or altitude adjustment (Cusco sits at 3,400 m). It has a dry, temperate climate, world-class food, and private garden estates in Pachacámac just 40 minutes from the airport.
How much does a destination wedding in Lima cost?
Renting the garden at Fundo Cinco Olivos with its mandatory services goes from S/ 7,650 for 30 guests (about US$2,250) to S/ 17,100 for 500–600 guests (about US$5,050), IGV not included; for 150 guests it is S/ 9,150 (about US$2,700). In-house catering costs S/ 70–90 per guest and the open bar S/ 45–55. Decoration, sound, lighting, photo and video are quoted to measure.
When is the best time to get married in Lima?
Peak wedding months in Lima are May–August and November–January. The climate is dry year-round. Because top estates book 12–18 months ahead, early planning is key for a destination date.
Can we hold only a symbolic ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Many international couples marry legally in their home country and celebrate a symbolic or humanist ceremony at Fundo Cinco Olivos, usually beneath the 300-year-old olive tree, followed by the reception in the same garden.
Can the civil ceremony take place at the estate?
Yes. Article 265 of the Peruvian Civil Code lets the mayor perform the marriage outside the town hall, and since Law 31643 (December 2022) a notary can do so as well, so the civil ceremony can happen in the garden right before the party. The file and the marriage notice are submitted beforehand.
What is the capacity of Fundo Cinco Olivos?
The estate has two gardens: an intimate one for up to 250 guests and a larger one for up to 600 guests, on 3 hectares of private gardens in Pachacámac, with an on-site bungalow and pool.