Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism Invests in Tourism Infrastructure

Strategic Insights -

The Peruvian government's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has approved three financial transfers totaling S/17,932,304 to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the regions of Cusco, Huanuco, and Arequipa. The investments aim to improve tourist services in iconic destinations such as the Archaeological Park of Machupicchu, the waterfalls of the Tigre River, and the Colca Valley. These initiatives will boost tourism, private investment, and job creation in the regions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has approved three financial transfers totaling S/17,932,304 to invest in tourism infrastructure in Cusco, Huanuco, and Arequipa.
  • The investments will improve tourist services in the Archaeological Park of Machupicchu, the waterfalls of the Tigre River, and the Colca Valley, generating more opportunities for families who make a living from tourism.
  • Each transfer strengthens the management of destinations and promotes decentralized, sustainable tourism articulated with regional and local governments.
  • The Archaeological Park of Machupicchu will receive an investment of S/11,980,193 for the execution and supervision of security cameras and trails, viewpoints, and stairs components.
  • The natural attraction of the Rio Tigre waterfalls will be enhanced with an investment of S/1,712,340 to promote nature tourism and directly benefit local communities.
  • The Colca Valley will receive an investment of S/4,239,771 to strengthen the tourist offer of one of the most emblematic valleys in Peru.
  • The investments reflect the government's commitment to decentralized and sustainable tourism, generating more opportunities for the sector and the families that depend on this activity.

Statistics:

  • Total investment: S/17,932,304
  • Investment in Archaeological Park of Machupicchu: S/11,980,193
  • Investment in Rio Tigre waterfalls: S/1,712,340
  • Investment in Colca Valley: S/4,239,771
  • Number of regions benefiting from the investments: 3 (Cusco, Huanuco, Arequipa)
  • Number of destinations improving tourist services: 3 (Archaeological Park of Machupicchu, Rio Tigre waterfalls, Colca Valley)
  • Percentage of investment focused on decentralized and sustainable tourism: 100% (as stated by the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism)

Sources:

  • Mincetur (Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism)
  • Ministerial Resolution No. 297-2025-MINCETUR
  • Ministerial Resolution No. 294-2025-MINCETUR
  • Ministerial Resolution No. 296-2025-MINCETUR