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Peru; one of the "hottest" destinations on earth.

Mar 13, 2009

The Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board has released their 2008 global tourism figures confirming North America as Peru’s fastest growing tourism market. Visitor arrivals from North America have increased an impressive 34% since 2004, with a 15.3% increase from the United States and 22.7% increase from Canada in 2008 alone. A favorable exchange rate, affordable value packages and increased accessibility with direct service from eight major US and Canadian gateway cities, coupled with a growing tourism infrastructure and experiential community programs have made Peru a top destination for North American travelers.

“North America is an important market for Peru and we are thrilled to see continued growth in visitor arrivals from the US and Canada,” commented a Peru Tourism representive. “With two major tourism sites in the running for the “New 7 Wonders of the World” – The Amazon and Lake Titikaka, as well as four new 5-star hotel properties slated to open in 2009 in the Sacred Valley, the Coast, and Highlands, Peru will continue to offer North American visitors once-in-a lifetime experiences in the year ahead.”

Lima, Peru was also recently announced as Bon Appétit Magazine’s “Culinary Destination of the Year,” adding to the appeal of the country’s many exotic, experiential and cultural tourism attractions which include 10 ancient UNESCO sites, the Incan empire – Machu Picchu, Caral – the oldest civilization site in the Americas, Chikama – an international hot spot for the surfing elite, and the Amazon’s Pacaya Samiria Reserve – one of the world’s richest wildlife and birding sanctuaries. Other international markets increasing their travel to Peru include Europe, Asia and neighboring South American countries.

Amazing Journeys’ trip to Peru, slated for August 2-14 has just 12 available spaces remaining. Why not take advantage of this exciting destination while we still have space?
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