Peru Strengthens Pachacamac Preservation and Backs Sustainable Tourism
The President of the Council of Ministers, Luis Arroyo Sánchez, visited the Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary along with several government ministers. This visit was part of the government’s efforts to protect, preserve, and promote our historical heritage, as well as to foster sustainable tourism that supports local and national development.
During the tour, officials explained that the Executive Branch is working to enhance the value of the Pachacamac Sanctuary. They also noted that these investments aim to improve the visitor experience and create more opportunities for the local economy.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, known as Mincetur, plans to invest more than S/2 million in new projects within the sanctuary. For example, it will build trails, install shelters to protect the archaeological remains, create spaces for observing flora and fauna, and place signs to better explain the site’s history. Thus, more than 249,941 Peruvian and foreign visitors will be able to enjoy a better experience, while the area strengthens tourism and drives greater economic activity.
The prime minister’s visit began at the Pachacamac Site Museum. There, he toured the facilities to better understand the cultural legacy of our ancestors and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving the country’s historical memory.
The event also provided an opportunity to showcase initiatives that have emerged from within the community itself, such as the SISAN Association, made up of women entrepreneurs who are transforming their cultural heritage into opportunities for development. Through distinctive handicrafts—which are now part of the museum’s exhibition—they generate income for their families and demonstrate that heritage can also pave the way toward the future.
The group then toured the North-South Street of the Qhapaq Ñan in an electric cart. In this way, the experience united the past and the present along the same route. Finally, the day concluded with a ceremony of offering to the earth (pachamama), a symbolic act that served as a reminder that the country not only cares for its roots but also honors them as part of its development.
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