Info ATTENTION, REGISTER YOUR ASSISTANCE BEFORE OCTOBER 15TH TO BENEFIT FROM THE SECOND PRICE! TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHTS TO LIMA ON JANUARY 1, 2, 3 AND 4, RETURN FROM ARGENTINA: CONTACT VSO@ASO.FR Peru Bolivia Argentina Media area ROUTE Tweet ROUTE PERU BOLIVIA ARGENTINA PERU Epicenter of power and Spanish colonial expansion in the 16th century, Peru remained despite its separation from Bolivia (formerly known as Upper Peru) the third largest country on the South American continent. The scarcity of precipitation has maintained totally desert areas, which the Dakar has already begun to explore in 2012 and 2013. When the Dakar first arrived in Peru, only the most valiant of the local drivers knew the pride of riding on the Lima podium. And the following year, Peruvian fans experienced a small consecration when they saw one of their pilots, Ignacio Flores, win in quad in the first stage in Pisco. For its return to the Dakar map, the country will count on an even larger delegation, and certainly reinforced by Nicolas Fuchs, LIMA The capital of Peru ranks 5th among the most populous cities in Latin America. It is distinguished above all by the old buildings of its historic heart, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the City of Kings, the pilots and crews who completed the Dakar 2012 were dazzled by the Plaza de Armas, where a million spectators had flocked. Aficionados also went to the Magdalena seafront for the 2013 “checks” and to the Chorillos start podium. A new appointment is fixed for them. VIDEOS ‹Previous next› COMMITMENTS ENVIRONMENT SECURITY SOLIDARITY Shop Media area Dakar Discover Values security Environment Solidarity Historical Figures Partners Competitors Register now Find a preparer Useful information Useful Contacts Access your file Competitors area Faq Race 2018 route 2017 winners Calendar Dakar News Relive the 2017 race Dakar Universe Dakar Series Dakar Challenge Media Pictures Videos Media area TV broadcast Partners ASO © ASO