Peru was recognized as a world leader for having the greatest diversity of birds on the planet, an initiative promoted by the
National Service for Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp), researchers, academia, and the private sector, which made it possible to show that the country is home to 1,879 species of birds.
Thus, Peru is ahead of Brazil and Colombia when it comes to this type of eco-natural activities, which also provide a very strong boost for the country's incoming tourism, a sector that is clearly growing despite the difficulties that the country faced in 2023.
The head of Mincetur highlighted the coordinated work between the public and private sectors to get recognition, which will allow tourism to progress and grow in the country.
And for this to happen, a strategy will be launched, which will allow bird watching to see further growth.
In addition, he noted the possibility of a strategic alliance —at the tourist level— with other countries such as Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, among others.
In addition to Minister Mathews, the ceremony featured
Environment Ministry's Deputy Minister of Strategic Natural Resources Development Mariela Canepa; Sernanp Head Jose Carlos Nieto Navarrete; as well as the President of the
Ornithologists' Union of Peru and Member of the
Peruvian Bird Records Committee, Fernando Angulo Pratolongo.
The recognition ceremony took place at Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge located in Lima's Chorrillos district.
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Published: 1/4/2024