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Peru's Pacaya Samiria Reserve viewed as must-visit destination at FITUR 2021

17:36 | Lima, May. 26.

The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve —Peru's second-largest protected natural area located in Loreto region— once again attracted the interest of the international tourism industry, as it was highlighted as a must-visit destination during the 41st edition of the International Tourism Fair - FITUR 2021 in Spain.

This was reported by the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia in an article that explores destinations —proposed by FITUR— to travel "despite" COVID-19.

In the publication, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is described as "an amazing place that will impress even the most adventurous people."


As stated in the article, the reserve is a flooded tropical moist forest that is home to lakes such as El Dorado and includes up to 1,000 species of animals and 965 species of wild plants, as well as 50 native communities that rely on hunting, fishing, agriculture, and experiential tourism as their main means of subsistence.


The article recommends traveling with a tour guide to explore this emblematic tourist destination in the Peruvian jungle and to enjoy all kinds of experiences, such as river tours, jungle walks, as well as sleeping in ecological shelters, among other things.

The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is the only tourist attraction in Peru and the Americas that stands out as a world's must-visit destination at FITUR 2021. 

Other destinations mentioned in this article include the volcanic island El Hierro, which is one of the Canary Islands (Spain), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), the city of Cairo (Egypt), Bohol Island (Philippines), among others.

About the fair

FITUR is the first appointment of the year for the world's tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America. 

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Published: 5/26/2021