Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y turismo Peru MINCETUR
The Peruvian government, through its Ministry of Tourism, is implementing an ambitious social tourism program, the "Iniciativa de Turismo Social", which has four target groups: children and youth, seniors, people with a disability and single mothers.
As for children, the free program is for those of primary schools in the poorest neighborhoods of Lima, who can now discover the capital by the touristic tours, where they are accompanied by touristic guides who are disguised as historical figures. For youngsters, high school students, MINCETUR offers short stays in the the region (near Lima), a holiday of 2 days/1 night of 3 days/2 nights, that include visits to archaelogical sites, national parks, villages, etc.
For seniors, the program - also addressing people with a disability - offers tourism packages in 6 regions of the country, of 2 days/1 nigh, where the attractions and points of interest of the region are promoted and visited.
Calle Uno Oeste #050 Urbanización Corpac 15036 Lima
Phone: +51 1 5136100
Creation date: 2002
Member since: 2016
Organization type: Governmental institution
Segment: Youth , Seniors , Disabled , Families , Sustainable Tourism
