CULTURE, RITUALS AND NATURE: EXPERIENCES OF MYSTICAL TOURISM IN NORTHERN PERU
GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites December 20, 2024 Miguel Angel Ruiz-Palacios, Cristiana Pereira-Teixeira-De-Oliveira, Miguel Angel Tejada-García et al. 3 citations
Cultural tourists on Peru's northern coast seek authentic experiences, spiritual healing, and personal fulfillment through Andean rituals. Shamans act as intermediaries, fostering faith in deities and lagoons. Locals recognize benefits such as increased tourism alongside challenges like scammers and lack of municipal organization. Traditional shamanic rituals enhance perceptions of authenticity and emotional impact, with the natural landscape enriching the sensory experience.