The Pan American Games cauldron was lit to mark the start of the multi-sport event ©Lima 2019

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Peru President Martín Vizcarra, left, was among the key officials present ©Lima 2019
Peru President Martín Vizcarra, left, was among the key officials present ©Lima 2019
Peruvian culture and history was explored during the three hour spectacle ©Lima 2019
Peruvian culture and history was explored during the three hour spectacle ©Lima 2019
The mountain stage proved central to the Opening Ceremony ©Lima 2019
The mountain stage proved central to the Opening Ceremony ©Lima 2019
Hispanic gods played a prominent role in proceedings ©Lima 2019
Hispanic gods played a prominent role in proceedings ©Lima 2019
Macchu Pichu was depicted as Peru's team entered the stadium ©Lima 2019
Macchu Pichu was depicted as Peru's team entered the stadium ©Lima 2019
The national colours of red and white were featured on volunteers ©Lima 2019
The national colours of red and white were featured on volunteers ©Lima 2019
Lima 2019 President Carlos Neuhaus spoke with Panam Sports counterpart Neven Ilic ©Lima 2019
Lima 2019 President Carlos Neuhaus spoke with Panam Sports counterpart Neven Ilic ©Lima 2019
Luis Fonsi was the headline act and performed his hit Despacito ©Lima 2019
Luis Fonsi was the headline act and performed his hit Despacito ©Lima 2019
A firework display brought the Opening Ceremony to a close ©Lima 2019
A firework display brought the Opening Ceremony to a close ©Lima 2019