How fast can Peru’s Tourism grow?

A very interesting article appeared yesterday in The Economist magazine: Killing the tourism goose. It warns that the uncontrolled, frequently chaotic growth of the tourism industry in Peru could irreversibly damage both Peru’s nature and cultural heritage. The Economist’s admonition is clear:

INCA ruins, splendours from even-older cultures, Spanish colonial towns, pristine jungles and good food: Peru has much to offer the tourists who are flocking there in ever-greater numbers. But if it is not careful, its tourist industry risks becoming its own worst enemy.

Add comment February 15th, 2008