For instance, Paracas National Reserve's visitors increased from 223,132 (2015) to 327,952 (2016).
Most demanded places
The most visited natural protected areas in 2016 were: Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve (Ica region); Huascaran National Park (Ancash); Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary (Cusco); Tingo Maria National Park (Huanuco) and Tambopata National Reserve (Madre de Dios), among others.
Investment
Last year alone, the Peruvian Government invested S/28 million (around US$8.54 million) in projects aimed at improving services in various natural protected areas, including Paracas National Reserve and Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary, among others.