Peruvian Paso Horse Show with Lunch or Dinner (Surco)

Peru's national horse, dancing the marinera.

  • Duration: ~3 hours
  • Format: shared, private

This evening show celebrates the Peruvian Paso, Peru's own horse breed, prized for its smooth, natural gait. At the D'Paso venue in Surco, riders perform alongside the marinera, Peru's traditional dance, and a candle dance, in a night-show format with stage lighting that gives it a livelier atmosphere than a daytime performance. The experience includes a full lunch or dinner of Peruvian criollo food, served in a seated, covered venue, so you can relax and enjoy the show while you eat. The marinera and the horses are choreographed to the breed's gait, a specific Peruvian cultural tradition rather than a generic horse show. The Surco location is closer to central Lima and Miraflores than the Mamacona venue, which makes it a shorter drive for guests staying in the usual hotel districts. The experience lasts about three hours, and it runs as shared or private, making it a good choice for families, groups and couples celebrating an occasion.

Why we chose it

  • The Surco location's night-show format (lighting, candle dance) gives it a different atmosphere than a daytime version of the same show.
  • Closer to central Lima/Miraflores than the Mamacona venue -- a shorter drive for guests based in the usual hotel districts.
  • The marinera-and-horse pairing is a specific Peruvian cultural tradition, choreographed to the breed's gait, not a generic horse show.

Highlights

  • Live Peruvian Paso horse exhibition
  • Marinera dance paired with the horses' gait
  • Candle dance in a night-show format with stage lighting
  • Criollo lunch or dinner included
  • Closer to central Lima and Miraflores than the Mamacona venue
  • Shared or private format

Ideal for

  • a cultural experience combining Peru's national horse breed with a full meal
  • families and groups
  • couples marking a special occasion
  • first-time visitors who want to see Peruvian traditions

Practical information

Duration
About 3 hours, including the meal and the show
Good to know
Runs as an evening show: expect stage lighting, smoke effects and a livelier atmosphere than a daytime performance.
What to bring
Nothing special; it is a seated, covered venue
Tips
Tell us about dietary needs when you book, so the meal can be planned.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the Surco and Mamacona D'Paso shows?

Same core format (Peruvian Paso horses, marinera dance, criollo meal), but Surco is closer to central Lima and Miraflores and runs as an evening show with more theatrical lighting.

What is a Peruvian Paso horse?

A horse breed unique to Peru, bred for a smooth, natural gait that keeps the rider stable without a bouncing trot -- a source of national pride.

Is this a good option for a special occasion like an anniversary?

Yes -- the evening format and romantic riding demonstrations make it a popular pick for couples marking an occasion.

Is the meal included?

Yes. A full criollo lunch or dinner is included in the experience.

How long does the experience last?

About three hours, including the meal and the show.

Is it shared or private?

Both formats are available: you can join a shared group or book it privately.