Anyone wishing to conduct business in Lima should keep a few things in mind. Objects of archeological or historical value may not be taken out of the country. There are international agreements with most countries for confiscation of such items when abroad. It is also important to remember that the Peruvian Law for the Conservation of Nature forbids the hunting, capture or commercialization of any of the species of wild animals found in the jungle regions, whether they be mammal, bird, or reptile. The trade of vicuna is totally forbidden.

Lima's major industries: