The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that the activities held within the framework of the Inti Raymia historic jubilee religious ceremony that takes place every year in the Cusco region as a tribute to the Sun god, generated income for S/33 million due to the arrival of hundreds of national and foreign tourists, in addition to the massive attendance of the Cusco population.
“Around 36,000 attendees were mobilized. 44% were local residents; 31.5%, foreign tourists; and 24.5%, national tourists. The economic activities of the region, especially the businesses related to tourism, have experienced a positive boost during these festivities”, indicated the head of the portfolio, Juan Carlos Mathews.
Inca of Inti Raymi 2023 toured the Plaza Mayor of Cusco. Photo: Luis Alvarez/LR
Of the total number of international tourists present in this new edition of Inti Raymi, the 28.1% came from the United States. It was followed by Brazil (16.3%), Colombia (11.8%), France (6.5%), Argentina (5.9%), Chile (5.9%) and Spain (3.3%), According to the study carried out by the General Directorate of Tourism and Crafts Research and Studies of the Mincetur.
Much of the economic impact has been the result of the various activities carried out by tourists. The study indicates that, on average, national tourists spent S/846 per person for approximately four nights in Cusco; while foreign tourists invested an estimated S/2,081, including transportation, lodging, food, and handicraft purchases.
Source: Larepublica
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