ABOUT PERÚ.
The capital city of Lima, has four seasons. Average temperature is between 18°C and maximum 29°C. From July to November a minimum of 15°C and maximum 23°C.
TRAVEL
INFORMATION
AIRPORT
International Jorge Chavez Airport, located in Callao District.
ARRIVAL
If you tell us your arrival time, we can organise transfer to El Pueblo resort, which is about 60 minutes drive from Lima airport.
This will cost less than taxis (more details soon, we are currently negotiating with various service providers). If you’re interested, please fill out this summit survey so we know when to arrange pick-up. There will be summit volunteers with signs at the airport to guide people to these vehicles.
Alternatively, if you prefer, you can also make your own way to El Pueblo by using a taxi, Uber or Cabify (estimated cost is about $25-30).
The exact address of the venue is:
El Pueblo Resort and Convention Center
Residencial Las Torres de Santa Clara 1, Ate District
CHECK-IN
CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE
At the hotel, you won’t need cash because your accommodation is full-board. For additional purchases, the hotel accepts credit cards. We recommend you have about 200 Sol for small expenses, such as transport to the hotel (more information to follow). You can find a guide in the following link.
TRANSPORT
In Lima, it is better to take a taxi to leave the airport. Before going out customs there are taxi services available. Uber also works. There is no metro line you can take to the venue.
VISA
Please make sure you will have a visa for Peru. To get a visa, please contact the Peruvian embassy in your country, or in your region.
For more information, see the websites listed below. These are in Spanish, please contact Zulma Britez, secretary of WFTO Latin America, at zulma@wfto.com for support.
Countries and visa requirement
SUMMIT INFORMATION
SESSIONS
We are delighted to confirm a long list of dynamic speakers with strong expertise.
Sessions have been designed so they are interactive and foster deep engagement. You have a choice between 28 sessions spread across 4 tracks. There are also a few plenaries organised to kick-off each day (see latest programme here).
You have a lot of choice between the tracks: (1) practical market insights; (2) deepening your knowledge of Fair Trade (including WFTO Guarantee System clinics); (3) exploring new (big) ideas; and (4) creating collaboration in food/farming. You can select sessions from across these tracks, creating your personally tailored combination of sessions.
Please select the sessions you would like to attend through this summit survey.
THE SUMMIT MARKETPLACE
Many WFTO members will be showing their latest products and innovations.
If you are a WFTO member coming to Lima, we have a marketplace available for you. Do note that for this summit, there is an increase in number of buyers from beyond the WFTO community coming.
To register for showcasing products, please fill out this form and send it to zulma@wfto.com. The cost is EUR 50 per member.
WEATHER AND DRESS
PARTY LIKE IT'S 1989
ARTISAN TRIPS AND TOURS