Who We Are
The Peruvian Paso Horse Cultural Association (ACCPP), founded in 2011, is a non-profit institution recognized by the Ministry of Culture of Peru, with Final Ministerial Resolution No. 000305-2020.
Distinguished as Marca Perú, recognized as a Cultural Point (Resolution No. 000641-2024-DGIA-VMPCIC/MC) and with a Declaration of Cultural Interest for Safeguarding Activities (Resolution No. 001322-2024-DGIA-VMPCIC/MC), it has authorization for the use of the institutional nominal logo of the Ministry of Culture.
Our Essence
Since its founding, the company has worked tirelessly to defend and promote the Peruvian Paso Horse as an expression of Peruvian culture, not only as an equine breed, but as a fundamental element of the country's art, dance and history.
As part of our work, we have achieved important recognitions that reaffirm the cultural importance of this tradition:
📌 In 2013, we promoted the institutionalization of the Peruvian Paso Horse Day, declared by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) and celebrated every third Sunday in April.
📌 In 2021, we achieved that the Ministry of Culture declared the values and knowledge of Chalán in the breeding of the Peruvian Paso Horse as Cultural Heritage of the Nation (Resolution No. 000081-2021-VMPCIC/MC).
📌 In 2022, we are promoting the recognition of the Peruvian Chalán as a reference for the Cultural Heritage of the Andean Region, granted by the Andean Parliament.
📌 In 2025, we achieved that the Peruvian Paso Horse is also recognized as a reference of the Cultural Heritage of the Andean Region and that the OMTE declares Peru an Equestrian Tourist Destination 2025, highlighting its wealth of routes, traditions and equestrian landscapes.
International Projection and Equestrian Tourism
As part of its global expansion, the Asociación Cultural del Caballo Peruano de Paso (ACCPP) is a member of the World Equestrian Tourism Organization (OMTE), promoting the Peruvian Paso Horse within international equestrian tourism circuits. Through this alliance, the aim is to position the horse as a cultural icon that transcends borders, integrating it into exhibitions, horseback riding and tourist experiences that allow more people to learn about its history and legacy.
Through these initiatives, the ACCPP reinforces the recognition of the Peruvian Paso Horse as a living cultural heritage, connecting different generations and cultures around a tradition that represents the identity and elegance of Peru in the world.
Our Mission and Vision
The Cultural Association of the Peruvian Paso Horse (ACCPP) has as its mission to preserve, promote and disseminate the cultural wealth of the Peruvian Paso Horse, consolidating it as a living symbol of national identity and cultural heritage of Peru. We seek to strengthen its recognition at a national and international level, linking it with the history, music, dance and artistic expressions of the country. Our vision is to be the reference institution in the preservation and projection of the Peruvian Paso Horse, ensuring its integration in cultural, educational and tourist spaces, and guaranteeing that its legacy transcends generations, connecting more people with this tradition.
Because the Peruvian Paso Horse is yours, mine and all Peruvians.
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