The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism approved the new “Accessible Tourism Guide, Tourism for All” on March 27. The measure was formalized through Ministerial Resolution No. 0074-2026-MINCETUR, signed by Minister José Reyes Llanos and published in the official newspaper El Peruano.
The updated guide aims to promote a more inclusive, equitable, and accessible tourism sector across the country. It replaces the previous version from 2021 and aligns with Law No. 32392, which sets inclusion, equity, and equality as fundamental principles for tourism development.
The document provides practical guidelines for service providers, managers of tourist attractions, and subnational governments to implement accessibility measures throughout the tourism value chain—from trip planning to visitor experiences. It introduces concepts such as universal accessibility and design for all people while offering protocols tailored for people with disabilities and older adults. The guide also includes instructions on creating accessible experiences and introduces an accessibility badge to encourage good practices in the sector.
It addresses various aspects of accessibility including infrastructure—such as urban environments, accommodations, restaurants, travel agencies—as well as information access, communication technology use, and visitor services. The guide identifies key barriers faced by users with disabilities or reduced mobility and recommends solutions to overcome them.
According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), over three million people in Peru—about 10.3% of the population—have some form of disability. This number increases when including older adults or those with limited mobility. While more than one-fifth of people with disabilities have traveled domestically in recent years—with an average stay of four nights—the majority still organize trips independently due to limited adapted services available.
Despite progress made since implementing previous versions—including training over 3,000 industry stakeholders—the ministry notes ongoing challenges such as insufficient accessible infrastructure at accommodations or tourist sites. There are also opportunities for improvement in guiding services, transportation options adapted for all users, specialized support facilities at attractions,
and preferential attention measures.
The new “Accessible Tourism Guide” incorporates national standards like Technical Standard A.120 on Universal Accessibility in Buildings as well as international norms such as UNE-ISO 21902:2021,
establishing itself as a key instrument toward developing more inclusive destinations.
