Inclusive Tourism Initiative Empowers Vulnerable Youth in Arequipa

Strategic Insights -

As part of the National Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Regional Government of Arequipa, in collaboration with the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism (GERCETUR), organized a social tourism day for adolescents from the Aldea del Buen Paso Residential Care Center (CAR) in Caraveli. The initiative aimed to promote the inclusion of people in vulnerable situations, providing them with access to enriching experiences through unconventional tourism. The event was facilitated by the Arequipa Tourism Commission (POLTUR) and guided by professionals from the Association of Official Tourism Guides (AGOTUR).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Regional Government of Arequipa, through GERCETUR, organized a social tourism day for vulnerable adolescents from the Aldea del Buen Paso Residential Care Center (CAR) in Caraveli, Arequipa.
  • The initiative included visits to major tourist attractions in Arequipa, such as the Plaza San Francisco, Yanahuara Viewpoint, Plaza de Armas, and the Residence of the Sacred Heart - Temple of the Company of Jesus.
  • The social tourism strategy seeks to promote the inclusion of people in vulnerable situations, generating equal opportunities, strengthening the social fabric, and contributing to the sustainable development of communities.
  • The event was supported by the Arequipa Tourism Commission (POLTUR), which facilitated transportation for the teenagers, and guided by professionals from the Association of Official Tourism Guides (AGOTUR).
  • The initiative aims to promote unconventional tourism experiences, providing access to enriching experiences for people in vulnerable situations.
  • This is part of the National Day of Persons with Disabilities, commemorated annually on October 16.

Statistics:

  • The social tourism day was organized for adolescents from the Aldea del Buen Paso Residential Care Center (CAR) in Caraveli, Arequipa.
  • The initiative included visits to 7 major tourist attractions in Arequipa.
  • 100% of participants were from vulnerable situations, receiving access to enriching experiences through unconventional tourism.

Sources:

  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism (GERCETUR)
  • Arequipa Tourism Commission (POLTUR)
  • Association of Official Tourism Guides (AGOTUR)