The departure of tourism in Puno and its contribution to regional development

Abstract

One of the problems in the rural areas of the Puno region is the persistence of poverty, despite the fact that the region has agricultural, tourism, mining, cultural and ecological resources. This document analyzes the takeoff of tourism in the Puno region as an alternative that contributes to regional development. The objective is to systematize the takeoff of tourism activity in Puno and its contribution to regional development. The specific objectives are: to know the factors that contribute to the takeoff of tourism in Puno, measure the role of tourism in the economic growth of the region, and propose policies to continue its growth. The tourist resources available to the region, private and public investments, the offer of new ecological and cultural products were analyzed: such as the Candelaria festival and the new products of community rural tourism and public policies at national and regional level. Likewise, the number of arrivals, days of stay, most visited places and the profile of the foreign tourist are analyzed.