The Pachacámac archeological complex is located just 30 miles outside of Lima. “Pachacámac” in Quechua means “Pacha” world, and “camac” to animate, or “the one who animates the world.”

In the past, the Mexican tourism industry has relied heavily on Americans. But from 2009-2012, Mexico saw the collapse of their tourism industry as fewer American tourists visited during the three-year period.

Tourism infrastructure in rural areas and ecotourism are key in the development of Colombia as a tourist destination.