Peru was recognized as a world leader for having the greatest diversity of birds on the planet, an initiative promoted by the National Service for Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp), researchers, academia, and the private sector, which made it possible to show that the country is home to 1,879 species of birds.
Thus, Peru is ahead of Brazil and Colombia when it comes to this type of eco-natural activities, which also provide a very strong boost for the country’s incoming tourism, a sector that is clearly growing despite the difficulties that the country faced in 2023.
The remarks were made by Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Mathews, who received recognition from the Peruvian Bird Records Committee (CRAP), according to the criteria established by the South American Classification Committee.
The head of Mincetur highlighted the coordinated work between the public and private sectors to get recognition, which will allow tourism to progress and grow in the country.
And for this to happen, a strategy will be launched, which will allow bird watching to see further growth.
In addition, he noted the possibility of a strategic alliance —at the tourist level— with other countries such as Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, among others.