📋 Tender Overview
The Regional Government of Arequipa, through the Regional Management of Foreign Trade and Tourism, held a coordination meeting with the Executing Unit for Investment in Foreign Trade and Tourism (UICET), formerly the National COPESCO Plan, to evaluate the tourism improvement project in the Lagunas de Mejia National Sanctuary, located in the province of Islay.
During the day, the technical and economic proposal of the project was presented, which contemplates the implementation of sustainable tourism infrastructure, such as an interpretation center, improvements in accessibility, construction of equipped viewpoints, a stop for tourist buses and complementary services aimed at strengthening the visitor experience.
The initiative considers the signing of an agreement with the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP), the administrative entity of the sanctuary, in order to guarantee the environmental compatibility of the interventions in accordance with current regulations. In coordination with the Regional Environment Management, the technical aspects will be evaluated prior to execution.
Likewise, the project seeks to articulate the Lagunas de Mejia National Sanctuary with other attractions in the province, such as Forga Castle, currently in the process of enhancement, with the aim of consolidating a tourist corridor in Islay.
The Lagunas de Mejia National Sanctuary, recognized for its biodiversity and for housing native and migratory birds such as flamingos, is projected as a strategic destination for nature tourism and bird watching, with the potential to attract national and international visitors.
With this initiative, the Regional Government of Arequipa strengthens regional tourism planning, integrating environmental conservation and sustainable infrastructure as axes for the economic development of Islay.
