Where Your Journey Begins
Rooted in culture, driven by pride, crafted for you
Our Heart
Pride Peru Travel is a local agency born from the heart of Peru and created for those who travel with pride, freedom, and the desire to explore a country that embraces them just as they are. We craft safe, authentic, and deeply human experiences for LGBTIQ+ travelers and allies, who seek to connect with our culture, our landscapes, and, above all, with their own story along the way.Our mission is to build supportive spaces where every traveler feels seen, celebrated, and held. It’s such a joy to witness you flourish on this land.
Our mission is to build supportive spaces where every traveler feels seen, celebrated, and held. It’s such a joy to witness you flourish on this land. Our commitment is genuine and clear: offer you meaningful journeys, thoughtfully designed and deeply rooted in our Peruvian essence. We walk with you from the beginning, providing warm, attentive, and mindful support throughout your experience. Here, we don’t just guide tours; we co-create pilgrimages where duality is honored, ancestral memory is respected, and every step on this sacred land becomes an act of reciprocity.
OUR HISTORY
Pride Peru Travel was born from a love story. Two American husbands — travelers, dreamers, deeply in love with Peru and its people — decided to create the very agency they had always wished they could find: a space where traveling as an LGBTQ+ person wasn’t a worry, but a celebration.
Today, Pride Peru Travel is the reflection of that love. Every itinerary carries the same wonder with which they first discovered Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon. And every traveler who puts their trust in us becomes part of this story. Because tourism can be an act of joy, of respect, of genuine exchange, and above all, of pride.
Our Spirit
Authenticity
We live our values. No performance, no filter.
We celebrate diversity, honor our roots, and craft journeys that blend identity, culture, and freedom with a genuine, human spirit. Here, your queerness is part of the itinerary, not a footnote. Every experience we design is an invitation to be exactly who you are, in a country whose ancestral memory already knew about fluidity, duality, and sacred community long before we gave it language.
Commitment
Our work is grounded in real inclusion, not rainbow-washing.
We train our team, choose mindful partners who share our values, and create experiences that are honest, respectful, and truly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. Every guide, every driver, every host family, every restaurant we recommend has been vetted for safety, allyship, and a genuine embrace of who you are. Because you deserve more than tolerance; you deserve celebration.
Tailored Adventure
Every detail is adapted so each traveler feels safe, welcomed, and celebrated. Whether your dream is a quiet ceremony under Andean stars, a night of dancing with the local queer community, or a private picnic on sacred land where your love is simply part of the view, we craft it with care. These aren’t cookie-cutter tours; they’re meaningful memories filled with joy, authenticity, and the unmistakable feeling of being truly seen.
GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM
People who care, listen, and create with heart that’s the team behind every journey.
Jimmy Mendoza
Founder & General Director
I believe in meeting every person with calm, respect, and authenticity. Pride Peru Travel was born from that same intention: the desire to create experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can explore Peru with freedom, joy, and a genuine sense of connection.
I accompany each journey from the very first idea to the moment it becomes reality, taking care of every detail and creating an atmosphere of trust where every traveler feels heard, valued, and truly supported.
Connecting with people and shaping meaningful moments is what inspires me every day. It’s also what led me to create PV Travels and the ecosystem that sustains us today.
I speak Spanish and English, and I usually start my mornings with a good cup of coffee and the excitement of accompanying a new travel story.
Administration & Sales
Luciana Furio
Administrative Manager & Travel Consultant
Combining organization with a warm, welcoming spirit, Luciana ensures that everything flows smoothly at Pride Peru Travel. She supports travelers with empathy and clarity, coordinating with the team to create an environment where everyone feels motivated, confident, and genuinely connected to our purpose.
What she loves most about her work is helping LGBTQ+ travelers plan meaningful and joyful experiences—journeys where they can feel safe, celebrated, and fully themselves while discovering Peru.
Outside of work, Luciana enjoys exploring new places, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Melani Murillo
Travel Consultant & Tour Operator
Some people have the magic of making you feel like you can be your true self anywhere. Mel is one of them. At Pride Peru Travel, she doesn’t just coordinate trips; she builds ‘mobile sanctuaries’ where every traveler from the community can explore Peru without masks, with the freedom to love, laugh, and be moved. Her way of caring is subtle yet profound, recommending safe havens and, above all, offering conversations that truly nourish the soul.
Gelman Cerrillo
Travel Consultant & Tour Operator
With a love for adventure and a deep knowledge of Peru, he helps travelers explore the country’s hidden gems through an inclusive and welcoming lens.
He plans each journey with care, offering guidance and support so every traveler feels safe, understood, and fully free to enjoy their experience.
Gelman values genuine connection — he enjoys sharing stories, local insights, and cultural traditions that turn each trip into something authentic and unforgettable.
When he’s not working, you’ll find him playing sports, discovering new destinations, or spending time outdoors, always gathering inspiration to create meaningful experiences for future travelers
HUMAN RECOURCES
Andrea Mendoza
Human Resources Manager
Andrea is one of those people who speaks softly and makes you feel safe and respected from the very first moment. At Pride Peru Travel, she supports the team with empathy: she talks with each person, addresses their needs, guides processes, and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can work with freedom and authenticity.
She loves her role because she is passionate about helping others feel valued and creating teams that function without barriers or labels. She also enjoys building trust and promoting mutual support within the team, which makes her work truly special.
Certifications & Partnerships
Part of PV Travels Corporation
Pride Perú Travel is proudly part of the PV Travels Corporation alongside PV Travels, powering the mission of Peru Volunteer and Travel.
ESSNA Code
We do not promote or permit the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.
The ESNNA Code refers to the “Code of Conduct for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents against Sexual Exploitation in Tourism and Travel” in Peru. This code is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) to combat the sexual exploitation of minors within the context of tourism and travel.
The primary objective of the ESNNA Code is to prevent and eradicate the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the travel and tourism industry. This is achieved through the implementation of ethical and responsible practices by tourism sector companies, as well as by raising awareness among tourists and industry workers.
Companies that adopt the ESNNA Code commit to:
- Raising Awareness and Training: Training their staff to identify and prevent risk situations related to the sexual exploitation of minors in tourism.
- Informing Clients and Suppliers: Informing clients and suppliers about the policies and measures adopted to combat the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.
- Refusal of Services: Refusing to provide services to any person involved in the sexual exploitation of minors.
- Mandatory Reporting: Reporting any suspicion or indication of the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents to the competent authorities.
- Collaboration with Authorities: Cooperating with local authorities in the implementation and monitoring of compliance with regulations regarding the protection of minors in tourism.
- Adoption of Internal Measures: Implementing internal policies that reinforce the protection of children’s rights within the company.
Tourism companies that adopt the ESNNA Code must:
- Sign a formal commitment with MINCETUR.
- Designate a person within the company responsible for ensuring compliance with the code.
- Participate in training and refresher activities related to the prevention of the sexual exploitation of minors.
Adopting the ESNNA Code is a fundamental step toward promoting responsible and ethical tourism. Companies that commit to this code not only protect minors but also help improve the image of Peru’s tourism sector and build trust between tourists and the local community.
