To buy a coffee truck in Peru, start by fixing a realistic budget of S/60,000–S/180,000 (used conversion to new, fully equipped) and verify the chassis: title, SOAT, revisión técnica, and service history. Register your RUC with SUNAT and pick Régimen MYPE Tributario; then secure: municipal comercio ambulatorio permit, Licencia de Funcionamiento for your base kitchen, ITSE, DIGESA sanitary authorization for mobile food, and carné de sanidad for staff—requirements vary by district (Lima, Cusco, Arequipa). Choose a platform with strong local support (Toyota Hiace, JAC, Foton, Hyundai H1) and insist on grade-304 stainless, washable floors, 80–120 L potable tank with a grey tank 20% larger, hand-wash sink with pedal, and extractor. Size power for your espresso machine (2–3 kW) and grinder: a 5–7 kW inverter-generator or 48V lithium 5–10 kWh with 2–4 kW inverter keeps noise low; isolate gas lines if using LPG. Source Peruvian specialty beans (Cajamarca, Cusco, Puno, Junín), plan milk cold chain at 1–4 °C, and carry a residues contract and traceable water supplier. Prioritize high-footfall, permitted zones (San Isidro, Miraflores, office parks, universities) and accept Yape/Plin plus Niubiz/Izipay. Finance via cajas municipales or vehicle leasing; avoid importing used units due to Peru’s restrictions and customs costs delays.
