The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) received the first foreign tourists who arrived in Peru this January 1, 2025 at the Jorge Chávez International Airport, in order to enjoy the varied offer of destinations and the award-winning gastronomy of the country. country.
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It is about Lou and Juliette, French citizens, who, in a period of 22 days, will visit Lima, Caral, Ancash and Cusco. In addition, the head of Mincetur, Desilú León, received tourists from China, the United States and Ecuador.
The first tourists of the year They were received with a colorful activity, which included music and dance, in which they could enjoy representative dances of Peru, such as the Huaylasfrom the central region of the country, as well as the traditional Marinera Norteña.
These travelers received a souvenir from the Mincetur. The director of Tourism of the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (Promperú), Sol Velásquez, was also present at the event.
“As part of our 360° strategy to reactivate and consolidate tourism, we thank the first tourists who arrived in our country. This is a sign of trust and how wonderful it is to be in Peru.“said the minister.
According to sector figures, between January and November 2024, The country received 2,976,151 international tourists, which represented an interannual growth of 31.6%, with an increase of 714,000 tourists compared to 2023.
It is estimated that Peru closed the year receiving 3.5 million international tourists. Likewise, it is projected that in 2025 pre-pandemic levels will be exceeded, reaching 4.4 million travelers, which would generate an economic movement of S/ 5.3 million dollars and more than 1.3 million jobs nationwide.
2024 was also an auspicious year for domestic tourism. It is expected to register 43.5 million trips (16.9% more than in 2023).
