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Huascarán National Park Awarded Peru’s Top Tourism Status

The Level 4 designation follows a technical review of a regional dossier coordinated with SERNANP.

Al igual que Machu Picchu, el Huascarán obtiene máxima distinción del Mincetur y destaca como destino top del Perú
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Overview

  • The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism formalized the Level 4 status on January 29, 2026 through Vice Ministerial Resolution No. 002-2026-MINCETUR-VMT.
  • The application was submitted by Áncash’s regional tourism office (Dircetur) in coordination with the protected area authority SERNANP.
  • The highest tier places Huascarán among Peru’s most internationally marketable destinations and is expected to bolster nature tourism and local development in Áncash.
  • The park safeguards the core of the Cordillera Blanca, with more than 600 glaciers, about 300 glacial lakes, and 27 peaks over 6,000 meters, including Peru’s highest mountain.
  • Huascarán already holds UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (1977) and World Heritage (1985) status, and has been recognized by 100 Top Green Destinations and sustainability campaigns such as “Leave footprints, not waste.”