13:49 | Huancayo (Junin region), Apr. 13.
To date, 55 tourist attractions in the central Andean region of Junin have earned the Safe Travels Stamp from the
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the world's first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp for Travel & Tourism, designed specifically to address COVID-19.
The issuance of the Safe Travels Stamp will provide income and jobs to 150,000 households.
The Regional Government of Junin has granted the certificate of recognition to 16 new destinations, thus joining a list of 39 destinations that were awarded the stamp in previous months.
Junin Governor Fernando Orihuela explained that, so far, 55 tourist destinations have been awarded this tourism quality stamp, which recognizes them as safe places and provides peace of mind to visitors as they explore them.
Below is a list of the attractions that have received the prestigious Safe Travels Stamp in Junin:
In Mantaro Valley:
-Historic town of Llocllapampa
-Hot Springs in Huajal, Jauja
-Santa Rosa de Ocopa Convent (Concepcion)
-Capilla del Copon (Chongos Bajo)
-Ñahuimpuquio Lake (Ahuac)
-Campaña de la Breña Museo Historic House Museum (Pucar)
-Unish Kuto Archaeological Site (San Jeronimo de Tunan), among others
In the high-Andean region:
-Town of San Pedro de Cajas, province of Tarma
In the central rainforest region:
-Zhaveta Zoo (La Merced)
-D'dago Small Farm (San Luis de Shuaro-Chanchamayo)
-Tourist restaurants and hotels
About Safe Travels
The Safe Travels stamp allows travellers and other Travel & Tourism stakeholders to recognize destination authorities and companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols.
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Published: 4/13/2022