Key facts for Peru
Christmas is the main corporate gifting occasion, centered on the traditional canasta navideña.
How companies in Peru give year-end gifts
In Peru, the corporate Christmas gift almost always centers on panetón: canastas navideñas with panetón, chocolate, canned goods and other treats are a long-standing tradition for employees, and companies also send them to clients. Employees receive a legal gratificación in July and December, so the canasta is an additional gesture. Office 'chocolatadas', where hot chocolate and panetón are shared, are common in December, including community events organized by companies. Client gifts are typically delivered in early December with a card in Spanish, and branded items, wine and gift boxes are common alongside food. Large companies and public bodies follow compliance rules; Peru's corporate liability law for bribery has pushed companies toward documented gift policies. Lima concentrates most corporate recipients. Deliveries to the provinces take longer, so plan early.
Gift occasions in Peru
Christmas (Navidad)
Main occasion; panetón and hot chocolate are traditional.
Fiestas Patrias
Mid-year occasion when employees receive a legal bonus (gratificación).
Good practice
- Combine a branded gift with panetón or chocolate for a familiar format.
- Deliver in early December.
- Use Spanish for cards and printed materials.
- Check client gift policies, especially in mining and public procurement.
Avoid
- Avoid gifts to public officials.
- Do not send items that could be mistaken for a substitute for the canasta if employees expect one.
Design and wording
Christmas wording is fully appropriate.
Gift policies
Law 30424 establishes corporate liability for bribery, including of foreign and domestic officials.
Delivery to Peru
Imports clear Peruvian customs and IGV (VAT) applies; the EU trade agreement with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador can reduce duties for EU-origin goods. Food imports require sanitary documentation, so food shipments are checked before quoting.
Planning dates for Peru
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 6 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Fully custom calendars for 2027 — order between | 01.2027 – 08.2027 |
Indicative planning dates; exact dates are confirmed in your proposal.
Recommended formats for Peru
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
Tea & coffee calendars
A tea or coffee advent calendar with your logo is a measured, practical gift for clients and colleagues who prefer to avoid sweets.
Plush & merch calendars
A merchandise advent calendar distributes your branded items across 24 doors: socks, pins, stickers, small plush and treats, each carrying your logo.
Empty calendar boxes
For companies that already have the filling: custom printed advent calendar boxes in bulk, designed around your products and delivered flat or…
Christmas hampers
Corporate Christmas hampers with your logo on the box, ribbon or card, composed to your budget band and delivered to one office or to individual home…
Baubles with logo
Most promotional items are discarded within weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What do Peruvian companies give for Christmas?
Typically a canasta navideña with panetón and treats for employees, plus gift boxes or branded items for clients.
What is a chocolatada?
A December gathering where hot chocolate and panetón are shared, often hosted by companies.
Can we send chocolate to Peru?
Generally yes, with sanitary documentation; duties and IGV may apply and are quoted in advance.