Socially responsible tourism emerges as a light of positive change, transforming each trip into a unique opportunity to foster sustainable development and social inclusion. By choosing destinations that practice ecotourism and supporting local businesses, travelers not only enjoy authentic and enriching experiences but also contribute to the well-being of local communities.
Traveling with social and environmental responsibility means leaving a positive footprint in the places we visit, creating a legacy of respect, conservation, and hope for future generations.
What does Positive Impact mean at Kimsa?
The tourism sector, especially comfort and luxury tourism, produces higher values of human footprint. Kimsa, aware of these impacts on nature, focuses on allocating resources to reduce and mitigate these impacts from our travelers. We support local, national, and international initiatives in biodiversity conservation where work is done directly with local communities as priority allies.
Our Approach to Positive Impact
What is Accion Andina?
The Acción Andina program is a multinational initiative focused on restoring Andean forests through the reforestation of critical ecosystems such as the Queuña forests. This initiative aims to secure water resources for future generations, with a goal to reforest with 10 million trees.
What countries meet in Accion Andina?
The Acción Andina program involves countries such as Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Ecuador. The Andean Action model (reforesting to conserve biodiversity, capture carbon, and ensure water resources for the future) was initiated in Cusco, Peru.
International Awards about Accion Andina
This initiative was awarded the "EarthShot Prize" in 2023, as the only multinational program to restore critical ecosystems in Latin America. In 2024, this program has been awarded the "FlagShip" by UNEP, as the program that greens the Andes of South America.
Your Travels support local NGO
Biological Conservation
Kimsa works hand in hand with the Institute for the Conservation of Endangered Species in biodiversity conservation. We focus on ecosystem restoration, carbon capture, and resilience to climate change. We work in regions such as Cusco, Apurimac, and Puno.