[citation needed] During the opening ceremony of the games, sailor Stefano Peschiera carried the flag of the country as part of the parade of nations.

Peru as the host nation qualified a full team of two bodybuilders (one male and one female), automatically.

Quarter-finals Cross over 7th place match Peru automatically (as host nation) qualified a men's and women's team (of 18 athletes each, for a total of 36).

[22] Peru as host nation automatically qualified a full team of four golfers (two men and two women).

Peru as host nation received a quota allocation of ten surfers (five men and five women) in the sport's debut at the Pan American Games.

Peru automatically qualified four beach volleyball athletes (two men and two women) as the host nation.

As host nation, Peru was permitted to enter a full team of 12 weightlifters (six men and six women).