How to Send Flowers to Peru from Abroad
Yes, you can send flowers to Peru from abroad, and you do not need a Peruvian bank account or a contact at a local shop. You place the order online, pay in USD by card or PayPal, and a local florist in Peru arranges the flowers and delivers them by hand.
The people who order this way are mostly Peruvians living in the United States, Spain, Italy, Chile or Argentina, plus friends and partners of people in Peru. Below is what to expect, from the first click to the knock on the door.
Can you send flowers to Peru from another country?
You can. Nothing is shipped internationally: when you send flowers to Peru from abroad with FlowersPeru, your order is passed to a florist who works near the recipient. The bouquet is made with fresh local stems and carried to the address, so there is no customs paperwork and no days in transit.
Delivery covers all of Peru. Most orders go to Lima and Callao, followed by Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Cusco. The complete list is on the delivery cities page.
How does ordering from abroad work, step by step?
- Browse the flower catalog and pick an arrangement. For a wake or a condolence message, go to the sympathy collection.
- Enter the recipient's name, the address in Peru and a local phone number.
- Choose the delivery date and write your card message. Every order includes a printed card at no extra cost.
- Add extras if you like: chocolates, a vase, a teddy bear, balloons or wine.
- Pay in USD by card or PayPal. A local florist receives the order, prepares it and delivers it in person.
How long does delivery take, and when should you order?
Next-day delivery is available nationwide. In major cities such as Lima, Arequipa and Trujillo, same-day delivery is possible when the order is placed early in the day, Peruvian time.
Peru is on UTC-5 all year and never changes its clocks. That means Lima shares the time of New York during the northern winter and is one hour behind it in summer. From Madrid or Milan, Peru is six or seven hours behind, so a morning order in Europe arrives before the florist's day has even started, which is ideal.
For the main flower dates, order at least two to three days ahead.
| Occasion | Date in Peru | What people usually send |
|---|---|---|
| Día de San Valentín | 14 February | Red roses, romantic arrangements |
| Día de la Mujer | 8 March | Roses or mixed bouquets |
| Día de la Madre | Second Sunday of May | Roses, lilies, large mixed bouquets |
| Día del Padre | Third Sunday of June | Plants or structured arrangements |
| Santa Rosa de Lima | 30 August | Roses |
| Navidad | 24 and 25 December | Centerpieces in red and white |
Día de la Madre is the biggest of these by far. Families gather for lunch, and many also visit the cemetery that weekend to bring flowers to mothers and grandmothers who have died. If your order is for that Sunday, do not leave it for Saturday night.
How much does it cost to send flowers to Peru?
Arrangements on FlowersPeru range from USD 63.24 to USD 172.49. A flat delivery fee of USD 14.95 applies to every order, in Lima or in the provinces.
The charge is made in USD. EUR and GBP prices are displayed for reference, and your bank handles the conversion if your card uses another currency. The printed card is included, and add-ons are shown with their price before you pay.
A few arrangements that work for common occasions: Blushing Petals Art Glass for a mother, Birthday Fiesta Surprise for a cumpleaños, and Iridescent Rose Luxe for an anniversary.
What flowers are appropriate in Peru, and which should you avoid?
Flowers are a normal, welcome gift in Peru, and people are not strict about rules. Still, some associations are strong enough to be worth knowing.
- Roses lead. Red for a partner, pink or mixed colors for mothers, friends and colleagues. On 30 August, the feast of Santa Rosa de Lima, roses have an obvious extra meaning, especially for anyone named Rosa.
- Yellow means good luck at New Year. Peruvians fill their homes with yellow flowers on 31 December, so a yellow bouquet at the end of the year is a thoughtful touch.
- Purple belongs to October. The month of the Señor de los Milagros is known as the mes morado, and purple has a religious tone during those weeks.
- Plants and structured arrangements suit fathers, offices and new businesses better than a romantic bouquet.
What to avoid depends on the occasion. Arrangements made only of white flowers, white chrysanthemums and wreaths are linked to funerals and to 1 November, Día de Todos los Santos, when families take flowers to the cemetery. For a birthday or a thank you, add color. And keep red roses for romance: sent to a coworker, they can be misread.
When someone has died, sending flowers to the velorio is customary. Wakes in Peru are usually held within a day or two, so order as soon as you know and include the name of the velatorio or the family address.
What details do you need from the recipient?
Peruvian addresses can be tricky for someone abroad, and a complete one saves a phone call. Have these ready:
- Full name of the recipient.
- Full address with the district. In Lima, the distrito is essential: Miraflores, Surco, San Juan de Lurigancho and Los Olivos are different municipalities with repeated street names. Include the urbanización, and the manzana and lote if the address uses them.
- Apartment or office details: building name, floor, interior number, and whether there is a doorman who can receive the delivery.
- A Peruvian mobile number, since the florist may call or message to coordinate.
- A reference point, such as a park, a market or a main avenue nearby.
- Your card message, in Spanish or English.
For a surprise, ask a family member to confirm the address and the hours when someone is home.
How to order on flowersperu.com
Choose a bouquet in the flower catalog, fill in the recipient's details and the date, write your card, and pay in USD by card or PayPal. A local florist in Peru prepares your flowers and delivers them by hand.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay for flowers to Peru with a US or European card?
Yes. FlowersPeru charges in USD and accepts international cards through Stripe, as well as PayPal. EUR and GBP prices are shown on the site only as a reference.
What is the time difference between Peru and the US or Europe?
Peru is on UTC-5 all year and does not change its clocks. Lima matches New York in winter and is one hour behind it in summer, and it is six or seven hours behind Madrid depending on the season.
Can I send flowers to cities outside Lima?
Yes. Local florists deliver across Peru, including Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura, Cusco, Huancayo and Iquitos. For smaller towns, order a little earlier and include a phone number and a reference point for the address.
Can I send flowers to a hospital or clinic in Peru?
You can, as long as you give the clinic name, the patient's full name and the room number if you have it. Add the phone number of a relative who is there, because many clinics ask a family member to receive deliveries at reception.