Overview
- Mincetur estimates nearly 1.9 million trips nationwide for the holiday, coordinating with the Interior Ministry and National Police to bolster safety at key destinations.
- The government highlights a US$3.4 billion pipeline of tourism infrastructure to expand capacity and diversify segments such as meetings, religious, nature and adventure travel.
- Ica expects about 150,000 visitors over the long weekend, with Dircetur projecting roughly S/30 million in local economic activity.
- Access improvements to the Huacachina oasis are 60% complete, a milestone officials say will facilitate vehicle entry and strengthen on-site security.
- Arequipa prepares for more than 40,000 visitors and advances a S/371 million pilot spanning 33 multisector projects, with plans that elevate routes like the Colca Valley.