ESNNA: Our Commitment Against the Exploitation of Children and Adolescents

Peru Viajes y Aventuras – Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Tourism (ESNNA)

Our Statement

At Peru Viajes y Aventuras we firmly and absolutely reject all forms of commercial sexual exploitation and labor exploitation of children and adolescents, as well as human trafficking. We believe tourism must be a positive force for the communities we visit and never a means of violating the rights of the most vulnerable.

That is why we publicly embrace the Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents (ESNNA) in tourism for tourism service providers, approved by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR), and we comply with the obligations established by Peruvian law.

In Peru, the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents is a serious crime, punishable by many years in prison and even life imprisonment. The consent of a minor has no legal effect whatsoever.

What Is ESNNA?

ESNNA (Explotación Sexual de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes) is the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, a grave violation of their human rights. It occurs when a person under 18 is used in sexual activities in exchange for money, gifts, food, shelter, protection or any other benefit, whether for themselves or for third parties. In tourism, it can occur when travelers or intermediaries take advantage of tourist activity to commit this crime.

Legal Framework

Our commitment is based on Peruvian law, including:

• Law No. 32392, the New General Tourism Law, which requires tourism service providers to report to the competent authority any incident related to the sexual exploitation of children and any other criminal offense they become aware of in the course of their business.
• Law No. 30802, which sets conditions for the admission of children and adolescents to lodging establishments in order to guarantee their protection and integrity, and which ordered the approval of the mandatory ESNNA Code of Conduct and established penalties for non-compliant providers.
• Ministerial Resolution No. 430-2018-MINCETUR, which approves the Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents (ESNNA) in tourism for tourism service providers.
• The Peruvian Criminal Code, which punishes, among other crimes against human dignity, human trafficking (art. 129-A), the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents (art. 129-H), its promotion or facilitation (art. 129-I), the client of an adolescent (art. 129-J), profiting from (art. 129-K) and managing (art. 129-L) the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.
• The Children and Adolescents Code (Law No. 27337), which sets the minimum working age and protections for working adolescents, and Supreme Decree No. 009-2022-MIMP, which lists hazardous work prohibited for anyone under 18.

Our Commitments

In line with the Code of Conduct and current regulations, Peru Viajes y Aventuras undertakes to:

• Maintain an ethical policy of rejecting ESNNA in tourism, protecting children and adolescents from all forms of sexual exploitation by domestic or foreign tourists, other service providers or anyone else.
• Never promote or allow ESNNA in any of our services, premises, vehicles or activities.
• Immediately report to the competent authority any incident related to ESNNA or any other criminal offense we become aware of in the course of our business.
• Inform and train our staff, guides, drivers and collaborators on the company's policy for preventing ESNNA.
• Never offer, expressly or covertly, in our promotional materials or tour plans, situations linked to ESNNA, and refrain from taking tourists, directly or through third parties, to establishments or places where it occurs.
• Inform our clients that having sexual relations with minors is a crime punishable by imprisonment in Peru.
• Display in a visible place in our office the ESNNA prevention materials designed by MINCETUR, and share this commitment on our digital channels.
• Submit the annual report on actions taken to prevent ESNNA to the corresponding Regional Office of Foreign Trade and Tourism (in our case, Cusco).
• Work with committed suppliers: select and prefer hotels, transport companies and other suppliers that respect these rules, and communicate our policy to them.
• Verify that minors are accompanied: minors taking part in our services must travel with their parents, guardians or duly accredited responsible adults, in accordance with current regulations.

Against Child Labor Exploitation

Our commitment also covers labor exploitation and child labor:

• We do not hire, nor allow our suppliers to employ, children or adolescents below the legal minimum working age (14 as a general rule, under the Children and Adolescents Code) or in hazardous work prohibited for those under 18.
• We do not promote tourist activities that use children or adolescents to obtain money from visitors (for example, posing for photos for money or selling products instead of attending school). We invite our travelers not to encourage these practices and instead to support associations, cooperatives and adult artisans in the communities.
• We reject all forms of forced labor, servitude or human trafficking for labor exploitation.

Recommendations for Our Travelers

Respect the children and adolescents of the communities you visit. Ask their parents for permission before taking photographs.

Do not give money, sweets or gifts directly to children on the street; if you wish to help, do so through recognized organizations.

If you witness a suspicious situation —a foreign or local adult with a minor in unusual circumstances, offers of "company" involving minors, or minors working in risky conditions— do not confront the person: tell us and report it to the authorities.

Where to Report

If you witness or know of a case of sexual or labor exploitation of children or adolescents, or of human trafficking, report it. Your report could save a life.

Línea 100 (Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations – MIMP): free helpline for cases of violence, including sexual violence against children and adolescents.

Línea 1810 – ANNA (MIMP): free assistance for children and adolescents whose rights are being violated and for adults aware of such situations (Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).

Línea 1818 – Central Única de Denuncias (Ministry of the Interior): reports of human trafficking and other crimes, free, 24 hours a day, with identity protection. Also online at denuncias.mininter.gob.pe or by email to denuncias@mininter.gob.pe.

Peruvian National Police: dial 105 or go to the nearest police station.

Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministerio Público): the nearest on-duty prosecutor's office.

DEMUNA (Municipal Ombudsman for Children and Adolescents) or the MIMP Special Protection Unit (UPE).

SUNAFIL (for child or forced labor): free line 0800-16872 and the SOS Alerta app.

You can also contact us at peruviajesyaventuras@gmail.com or +51 974 534 742 and we will help you channel your report to the authorities.

Our Message

At Peru Viajes y Aventuras, the protection of children and adolescents is non-negotiable. Traveling with us means traveling responsibly.

Last updated: November 2026.