Cricket has been played in Peru for 150 years, at the splendid Lima Cricket & Football Club and is now undergoing a resurgence as a recently-admitted Affiliate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Proudly supported by Chimu Adventures cricket in Peru is moving from strength to strength. Cricket in Peru has:

• A long-established outdoor season running from January to April which includes:
  • A thriving domestic Twenty20 Competition.
  • Numerous ‘friendly’ matches, ideal for the occasional cricketer to hone his skills.
  • Visits by touring teams, keen to enjoy Lima’s hospitality and Peru’s tourist attractions.
• An indoor season from September to December culminating in the:
  • Annual Chimu Adventures Cricket Veloz Trophy
• Schools Cricket:
  • Both boys and girls from age 9 upwards.
  • A new cricket facility at Cambridge School, Chorrillos.
• International Cricket:
  • Annual ICC Americas Division III Championship: the 2009 Championship is to be held in Santiago, Chile in October.
  • Bi-annual South American Championship: in April 2009, this was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil and featured teams from Brazil, Chile and Argentina.

So, there are lots of opportunities to play, umpire, score, coach or just spectate, at the level which suits you. If you would like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using the details below. You will be made most welcome … and you could be an international sportsman, before you know it!

Contact details:

256 Augusto Angulo
Miraflores
Lima-Peru

Chimu Adventures can also work to help your team tour to Peru. If your cricket team is looking for a different destination for a tour, why not visit Peru?.. with fantastic hosts,  good cricket and zero chance of rain (There has never been a game cancelled in Peru’s cricket history due to rain!) come to Peru with Chimu Adventures to play cricket!

For information on cricket tours to Peru email us at info@chimuadventures.com