ESNNA Code

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has created the policy against sexual exploitation of girls, boys and adolescents (ESNNA). The ESNNA code and SALKANTAY WAY have an agreement on joint actions to prevent and eradicate this problem.

The ESNNA Program and Our Commitment

This policy program for social development and protection of vulnerable populations is a broad and complex initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).

It consists of raising awareness and training the entire sector in our country with the aim of preventing and finally eliminating the sexual exploitation of minors. We have recently obtained the CALTUR Certification – Level 2, also from Mincetur, and we are aligned with the most demanding government regulations for optimal tourism quality.

Specifically in the case of authorized and certified tourism agencies such as SALKANTAY WAY, the ESNNA program requests adherence to a Code of Conduct, which is signed with Mincetur. It requires that the company disclose this initiative, its standards and objectives. Likewise, that adequate training is carried out for staff and suppliers. Of course, the company undertakes to work following all the requirements of the Code.

Unfortunately, in Peru trafficking of minors is a critical problem, but one that is being combated. By carrying out ethically responsible tourism, SALKANTAY WAY brings development, economic activity and improvement of the standard of living in the destinations we visit. Along these lines, our commitment to the ESNNA program also means that we help reduce and eradicate the sexual exploitation of minors.

Specific Actions – ESNNA Code

Adhering to the Code of Conduct of the ESNNA program commits us to constantly putting into practice a series of actions that are carried out and reinforced as part of the activities.

Our office staff, as well as logistics staff (guides, cooks, drivers, porters) are already duly trained to contribute to the Code of Conduct. The tourist, whether national or foreign, is not offered in any way nor is he granted any request regarding sexual tourism with children or adolescents, for both ethical and legal reasons.

Along the same lines, we act together with our partners (hotels, restaurants, etc. and all of their staff) so that the objectives and commitments with the ESNNA program are met in all sectors and stages of the tourism services that we provide.

All of us at SALKANTAY WAY and also the partners in our operations are committed to enforcing the ENNSA Code of Conduct and reporting to the authorities when necessary.

The actions of the ESNNA and SALKANTAY WAY code stand out and have priority within our social responsibility policies. We seek for tourism to be an activity that leaves only benefits for the region and the country, in accordance with what is stipulated in the corporate mission, vision and values.