on Wednesday affirmed that her administration is committed to the protection of the Nation's Cultural Heritage, as is the case of
Within this framework, the top official announced that the
population will be allowed to access the site for free from August 19 to December 31, 2023, via digital reservation on the
Culture Ministry's official website.
"Our Government is committed to the protection of the Nation's Cultural Heritage, even more so of the monumental archaeological zone of Kuelap, which is inscribed on the Indicative List of UNESCO World Heritage," she expressed.
The president
specified that all Peruvians are called to take care of archaeological sites, adding that there is a will on the part of the Executive Branch to preserve the
Kuelap Fortress for the future generations to come.
Likewise, the Head of State announced that only 144 people per day will be allowed to visit the archaeological site. She indicated that said limit will not be exceeded.
"Starting this Saturday (August 19), Kuelap will be in the eyes of Peru and the world; we should all enjoy this cultural and historical attraction," she noted.
Moreover, the top official stressed that the recovery of the archaeological site is the outcome of a joint effort by the Amazonas Region Government, academicians, cooperation entities and, above all, the population.
"This reopening will generate a positive impact and economic revitalization in the region, especially for businesses linked to tourism, which will gradually recover their growth pace," Mrs. Boluarte affirmed.
"And we are going to boost a tourist circuit that places value on the entire heritage of Amazonas region and northeastern Peru," she added.
Similarly, the president recalled that tourism had been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to recover said sector, the Con Punche Turismo (Tourism with Strength) plan was implemented, which served to allocate S/316 million (about US$85.40 million) to various sectors and subnational governments for the prompt execution and intervention in the sector.