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Peru tourist attractions promoted in Canada

LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra

Under the slogan “"Exploring the most captivating places of Peru," the most conspicuous tourists attractions are being promoted on the most important  Canadian newspapers, such as the National Post.

Canada, a country with 37.2 million people and a per capita average annual income of $ 42,524 in 2008, is one of the key targets to promote Peru as a tourism destination.

In 2009, Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) plans to promote tourism to Peru in Canada with more than 100 activities throughout the year.

Canadian tourist arrivals increased by 22.7% from 40,983 to 50, 306 tourists in 2008 compared to last year; in addition, the average spending of a Canadian in Peru also rose by 6.5% from $1,532 to $1,632 over the last year.

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# David N says :
11 June, 2009 [ 21:48 ]

Yeah, come on down Canadians and watch mounted police throw tear gas at savages in the city center.  Choke on noxious fumes, swim in raw sewage in the polluted seas, get ripped off or possibly kidnapped and extorted by taxi drivers (when they're not running you over).  Rent a car to see some of the country, and get harrased at toll booths by the PNP looking for bribes.  Shop at rodent-infested markets with dogs depositing excrement on the floor and flies buzzing around dead chickens sitting out at room temperature, dripping blood on the floor.

Down here we not only lock the door, but also turn on the electric wire and bolt the iron gate.  Then we listen to car and house alarms go off all night.  It's just lovely. 

# Canadian Senior says :
12 June, 2009 [ 07:06 ]

 This Canadian has already been to Peru four times and loves the  people, scenery, food  and ambience.  The gentleman who writes above would probably have very negative comments about every place in the world. He should look into his own soul and try to discern why he is so miserable and seek mental and spiritual help.

# Gary Bromley says :
12 June, 2009 [ 09:02 ]

I was in Peru for one month this year and I concur with Canadian Senior.  I found the people to be very friendly...the food fabulous...and the scenery breathtaking.  Although my base was just outside Lima I travelled to Cusco and Machu Picchu.  Spectacular.  I also shopped at local markets but I did not observe any rodent infestation nor did I encounter any canine excrement at the markets.  I also ate meat and chicken that not only had flies buzzing around it but actually had flies on it, with no ill effects.  Maybe the flies in Peru are cleaner than the flies in North America.  As far as the taxi drivers...I found them to be very courteous and very helpful.  Personally, I felt safer in and around Lima and Cusco than I do when I travel to Vancouver, BC.  Negative attitude attracts negative energies.

# Marco Tafur says :
12 June, 2009 [ 12:17 ]

Excellent comments Canadan Senior and Gary Bromley!

Let's just ignore "David N", it seems like he only has negative comments for everything

Hugs for Canadian people,

# Raphael says :
12 June, 2009 [ 12:52 ]

Been back to Peru three years in a row and had nothing but fond memories and great times.

The first post is from that same loser whos always posting his negative garbage here.

You know that loser who has no life, no woman, no family, sh*tty upbringing, and has absolutely nothing to do but sit on his computer all day?  yeah, him.

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