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ESNNA Code

Our commitment against the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in tourism

OUR COMMITMENT AGAINST ESNNA

Protecting children on every trip

At Sakura Expedition, we have signed the Code of Conduct against ESNNA, approved by Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR).

We apply zero tolerance to the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in tourism. It is a working condition for our entire team, our guides and every supplier we work with.

Protégeme - Responsible tourism to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents

Zero tolerance

The sexual exploitation of children and adolescents has no place in tourism. In Peru, it is a crime.

What is ESNNA?

ESNNA is the Spanish acronym for Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents (Explotación Sexual de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes). It occurs when the body of a person under 18 is used for sexual, erotic or pornographic purposes in exchange for money, a promise of payment or any other benefit: food, clothing, lodging, a cell phone or a favor.

It is a form of sexual violence and a serious violation of fundamental rights. In Peru it is a crime, and anyone who commits or facilitates it faces imprisonment.

At Sakura Expedition, we declare that:

We rejectall forms of sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, in Peru and around the world, especially when linked to travel and tourism.
We neither promote nor allowESNNA or any other criminal offense we become aware of in the course of our activities, in accordance with Law No. 29408, the General Tourism Law.
We warnevery traveler, Peruvian or foreign, that soliciting or engaging in sexual activity with a person under 18 in Peru is a serious crime that is criminally prosecuted, regardless of the offender’s nationality.

How we fulfill this commitment

1

Training for the entire teamOur administrative, sales and operations staff (guides, cooks, drivers, porters and muleteers) are trained on what ESNNA is, how to recognize warning signs and how to act when they suspect a case.
2

A binding commitment for suppliersThe hotels, guesthouses, transportation companies, restaurants, independent guides and community-based rural tourism projects we work with know and accept this policy. Failure to comply is grounds for ending the business relationship.
3

Responsible advertising and promotionNone of our materials (website, social media or itineraries) contain, explicitly or implicitly, offers of or references to sexual services.
4

Information for travelersWe inform our travelers about the legal consequences of ESNNA in Peru through this page and our travel documents.
5

Duty to reportFor us, reporting is not optional. Any team member who becomes aware of an incident or has a well-founded suspicion is required to report it, with the guarantee that they will face no retaliation for doing so.

Legal framework

  • Law No. 29408, General Tourism Law, and its Regulations, approved by Supreme Decree No. 003-2010-MINCETUR. It establishes MINCETUR’s authority to prevent and combat ESNNA in tourism (Art. 44 of the Law), the possibility of signing codes of conduct (Art. 41 of the Regulations) and the obligation of service providers to communicate and disseminate the rules on the prevention and punishment of ESNNA (Art. 43 of the Law).
  • Ministerial Resolution No. 430-2018-MINCETUR. Approves the “Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents (ESNNA) in Tourism for Tourism Service Providers” and the mandatory Sworn Declaration of adherence.
  • Law No. 30802. Sets conditions for children and adolescents entering lodging establishments, in order to guarantee their protection and integrity.
  • Law No. 30963. Amends the Penal Code regarding penalties for the crime of sexual exploitation in its various forms and related crimes, with special emphasis on protecting children, adolescents and women.
  • Law No. 28251. Adds to the Penal Code the crimes of client-user and sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the context of tourism.
  • Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN) and Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (UN Tourism).

The tourism we believe in

Traveling through Cusco and Peru should leave a positive impact on the people, communities and places we visit. We believe in responsible, respectful tourism that is committed to protecting those who are part of our destination, especially children and adolescents.

Any form of exploitation or violence against them has no place in tourism. It is not an experience or a cultural practice: it is a crime.

This commitment does not depend on an inspection or a certification. At Sakura Expedition, we uphold it every day, in every service we offer and in every decision we make as a company.

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