About us
We are
COLTUR
We are a DMC based in Peru.
And, since 1957, our clients have entrusted us with the design of extraordinary travel experiences and state-of-the-art operations.
mission
Spreading our love for Peru and creating positive impact through travel.
Since 1957, our mission has been to contribute to a better world through responsible tourism. We are dedicated to offering immersive experiences that showcase the cultural, historical, and natural treasures of Peru and other global destinations. Guided by our belief in tourism’s transformative potential, we aim to empower communities, foster empathy, and encourage intercultural respect.
With an unwavering ethical commitment to our stakeholders, we promote conscientious tourism and actively support social and environmental causes in Peru.
Specialization
4 teams, each one an expert in their field.
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Bespoke Journeys
Expect the highest standards of customization for your most demanding leisure traveler.
These are vacations tailored to the traveler and according to the positioning of your company.
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Special Interest
With more than sixty years in the industry, we have been able to create an impeccable network of experts and creatives in all fields imaginable, to ensure that your travelers explore Peru in accordance with their areas of study, interests, or hobbies.
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Group Series
Our experience has enabled us to create the perfect itineraries for those who prefer to explore Peru in a group. And yes, these trips are also accompanied by local experts, with the confidence we always provide.
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MICE
We design and operate incentive trips for corporations. Here, our ingenuity and logistical capacity—which gives us significant negotiation power in Peru and the world—are combined to create trips that strengthen the bond between the guests and the company, generating a new sense of belonging and community.
How we work
We provide the perfect combination of Elite Specialization and proven Operational Capabilities.
Sustainability
Our efforts to contribute to a sustainable Peru.
Founding partners
Responsible tourism and heritage protection.
Sponsors
Quality education for children in the Sacred Valley.
Benefactors
Reforestation and recovery of Andean ecosystems.
Founders
Sustainable destination management for the LGBTQ+ community.
Memberships
We are part of one big family devoted to travel.
History
COLTUR was established in 1957, but our history in the travel industry dates back more than 100 years.
1920
Our founder, Enrique Velasco Nieto, accepts his first job as a travel agent and is posted to Casablanca, Morocco.
1940
After crossing the Americas, Enrique finds a second homeland in Peru.
1970
We open our first office in the ancient Inca capital, Cusco.
1995
The third generation, composed of Miguel, Enrique, and Diego Velasco, assumes the management of COLTUR.
2014
We provide tourism services for the Lima COP 20 (United Nations Climate Change Conference), with more than 20,000 participants.
1930
Escaping the wars in Europe, COLTUR's founder travels through both the old and the new world.
1957
A dream that comes true: COLTUR is established in Lima.
1978
We take part in the creation of the Peruvian Association of Inbound and Internal Tourism Operators (APOTUR).
2004
We become the official DMC for the Board of Governors of the IDB in Peru and serve more than 4,000 travelers simultaneously.
2023
More than 65 years of expertise and a great team of specialists at your service, working for you and your travelers.