OVERVIEW

Yesterday Paramount Pictures premiered the seventh installment of the Transformers “The Awakening of the Beasts” film saga in Peru, filmed in the different attractions and unique Andean landscapes of the Latin American country.

Hello travelers! Today we will know the fascinating places where the last Transformers movie was filmed, Cusco and San Martin were the places chosen by this production team in 2021. Get to know with Peru Vip Travel these iconic sceneries and discover their beauty.

Cusco

Cusco, a city with a lot of history was chosen for this unprecedented film experience, which captivated visitors not only for its tourist attractions but also for its beautiful landscapes and traditions. Now, Transformers fans and travel lovers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the same energy that enveloped the cast and crew during filming in these stunning locations.

Machupicchu

The world wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect setting where several of the main scenes of Transformers “Awakening of the Beasts” were filmed. It is worth noting that Machupicchu had never before been the setting for a movie.

CURIOUS FACT:

Before starting the filming in this place, the reproduction team and the actors participated in a sacred ritual (payment to the Pachamama, a customary ritual in the Andes before starting a new project) with a shaman, in the historical sanctuary to express their gratitude to mother earth and ask for the best omens for the success of the film.

Plaza de Armas in Cuzco

During the filming of this movie, the Plaza de Armas was also an emblematic setting for a parade in which more than 700 artists participated, dressed in traditional costumes and working as artisans.

Sacsayhuaman

At the top of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress there are three towers, one of which was also the scene of some incredible scenes from Transformers “Awakening of the Beasts”.

Málaga Pass

Connects the Cusco-Quillabamba road and is located between the snow-capped Veronica and other hills, it was also used in the movie. Travelers on the Inca Jungle trek descend by bicycle from this point to Santa Maria for rafting on the Vilcanota River.

San Martin

Ahuashiyacu Waterfalls

The scenes filmed in this place undoubtedly enhance the beauty of the unique Peruvian jungle, this waterfall with more than 40 meters high is home to different species of ferns, orchids and tree species native to this part of the country, no doubt Peru is in the eyes of the world.

Transformers comes to Cusco, Peru in June 2023

A week before the world premiere of “Transformers: Awakening of the Beasts”, the excitement has already taken over Cusco.

The people of Cusco held a corso for the economic and touristic reactivation of the imperial city.. Numerous people, both children and adults, were able to enjoy typical dances and allegories inspired by the movie.

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And what are you waiting for to visit these places? ….