Foreign tourist arrivals up 29% by end-2024
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) indicated that the arrival of foreign tourists, or inbound tourism, grew 29% by the end of 2024 compared to...
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Peru named Inclusive Destination at International Tourism Fair
Peru has been recognized as Inclusive International Destination at the 2025 International Tourism Fair (FITUR), held from January 22 to 26 in Madrid, Spain. The announcement...
Paddington Bear is the new sensation in Machupicchu Town
Since last Thursday, the town of Machupicchu has been showcasing an endearing ‘character’ who is already becoming a sensation among the local population, as well as national...
Machupicchu commemorated 44th anniversary as protected area
The Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu observed its 44th anniversary on January 8 as a State-protected natural area, reaffirming its commitment to conserving the extraordinary and unique biodiversity...
Cusco in Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations
Cusco is the #13 Best of the Best Destinations in this year Travelers’ Choice Awards. Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco’s stone...
Peru’s protected natural areas welcomed over 2.4 million visitors in 2024
More than 2.4 million people visited our country’s Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) in 2024, according to the National Service for Natural Areas Protected by the State...
Lima among 20 Best Food Cities in World, according to TasteAtlas
TasteAtlas —the most internationally renowned food map— has chosen the Peruvian capital, Lima, as the 15th city with the best gastronomy in the world, where diners can enjoy...
Peru stands out in three important categories of the World Travel Awards 2024
Peru’s ancestral and cultural legacy and incredible tourist attractions are once again among the best in the world at the World Travel Awards 2024. The country...
Peru strengthens cooperation with China and South Korea in sustainable tourism
During the APEC Peru 2024 Leaders’ Week held from November 9 to 16 in Lima, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Desilu Leon signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), with...
Tourism expected to account for 2.9% of GDP, generate 1.3 million jobs in 2024
Peru’s tourism sector might represent 2.9% of GDP and generate 1.3 million jobs this year, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Desilu Leon forecast recently. These figures demonstrate,...