Wildlife Watching in Northern Peru: A New Sustainable Cluster That Contributes to Nature Conservation and Poverty Alleviation

Romo P.; Guillén N.K.; Zubieta S.; Gómez M.J.; Villena F.; Suma M.P. · The Routledge Handbook on Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality (2026) · DOI: 10.4324/9781003595243-44

Resumen

Tourism in Peru is internationally recognized for its cultural appeal and the importance of its archaeological sites, with Machu Picchu as the main national attraction. Together with other sites and cultural activities, it forms the main tourist area located in the southern Andes of Peru. However, the country also has a unique natural richness. In the north of Peru, especially between the regions of San Martin and Amazonas, a tourism cluster has developed in recent years offering expeditions for the observation of wildlife species, especially birds, primates and frogs, which mainly interests to foreign travelers. This chapter analyzes the incipient wildlife watching cluster related with regenerative tourism in northern Peru, identifying its main characteristics, most representative species of interest and its potential for future development, as well as its contribution to sustainability through this model of regenerative tourism. The results of this chapter confirm the potential of this cluster in the regions of San Martin and Amazonas and especially the contribution to the conservation of the habitats of many species of interest and the economic benefit to local communities.

Instituciones: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola