Mincetur: Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Key to Drawing More Religious Tourism to Peru
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Teresa Mera, said that Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru, expected in the last months of the year, is a great opportunity. It would also help more people around the world see the country as an important destination for religious tourism.
In this regard, the minister welcomed the announcement made by the president of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference, Monsignor Carlos García. She also explained that this event could attract more travelers, thereby helping the tourism business in several regions.
“That is why the government, through Mincetur, is already working in advance to be ready. Furthermore, religious tourism is not just about praying or having faith. It is also culture, and that is why it drives the economy, creates jobs, and opens up new opportunities for the development of our regions,” said the minister.
As part of this plan, the sector is promoting an initiative called La Ruta de León (The Route of León). This brings together the national government, regional and municipal governments, the Catholic Church, tourism associations, and private companies. This proposal combines the history, spirituality, and identity of each place, and also seeks to better care for religious and cultural heritage. It also includes improvements in infrastructure, tourist services, and public spaces, so that visitors feel safe and can travel the route more comfortably.
The route brings together 38 tourist attractions in Lambayeque, Piura, La Libertad, and Callao. It mainly includes churches and shrines. However, it also includes cultural and natural attractions, with the aim of creating a cultural and religious tourism offering for the whole country.
Within this framework, a permanent exhibition called “Por los Caminos de León XIV” (Along the Paths of León XIV) was recently inaugurated in Chiclayo. This improves the experience of tourists in northern Peru. It also helps people remember the history of the circuit and feel more united by a shared identity and memory.
Source: Portal Turismo
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