World Tourism Day 15 national parks will offer free admission
On September 27, the public will be able to visit 15 protected natural areas nationwide free of charge. As part of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of the Environment (Minam), through the National Service of State-Protected Natural Areas (Sernanp), will set an admission fee of zero soles, allowing access to destinations related to nature, culture, and biodiversity in various regions of the country.
This benefit will apply exclusively on that date and will be granted according to the type of visitor authorized in each protected natural area.
Both Peruvian and foreign tourists will be able to enter the Pampa de Ayacucho Historical Sanctuary free of charge. For domestic visitors, free admission will include the Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras National Reserve, specifically the Guañape Islands, Cavinzas Islands, Palomino Islets, Punta San Juan, and Punta Coles.
In addition, free admission will be granted to the Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary, the Ampay National Sanctuary, the Güeppi-Sekime National Park, the Airo Pai Community Reserve, and the Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary.
Similarly, local visitors will not be charged for entry to the Junín National Reserve, the Bosque de Pómac Historic Sanctuary, the Lachay National Reserve, the San Fernando National Reserve, the Pampa Galeras Bárbara D’Achille National Reserve, the Yanachaga Chemillén National Park, the Yanesha Community Reserve, and the Lagunas de Mejía National Sanctuary.
As a new feature, this World Tourism Day campaign includes the Airo Pai Communal Reserve, Güeppi-Sekime National Park, and the Chacamarca Historic Sanctuary, thus offering more options for discovering places of natural, cultural, and historical significance.
Sernanp recommends that before traveling, visitors review the entry requirements, hours of operation, available routes, and specific guidelines for each protected natural area. During their visit, tourists are asked to follow the park rangers’ instructions, take care of the natural areas, and not litter.
Through this initiative, MINAM and Sernanp aim to promote responsible tourism within protected natural areas, helping more Peruvians learn about the country’s natural heritage and fostering economic opportunities for the communities involved in its conservation.
For more details on hours, sectors, and tourist trails for each protected natural area (ANP), visit https://visitaareasnaturales.sernanp.gob.pe/
Free admission will be in effect only on September 27, 2026, and will apply according to the authorized visitor category for each protected natural area.