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country . Traveling and touring with more than 120 passengers to date , ATP is dedicated to the cause of making Peru accessible to all tourists . They want to help you p overcome the obstacles that keep you from experiencing the alluring wonders , rich culture , and history in Peru .
Eager to answer the need for accessibility
Francisco decided early on that travel and tourism were his calling . He has a bachelor ’ s degree in Tourism Management . Francisco studied at San Ignacio de Loyola University ( Tourism Management ). He has a certification from the Institute of Accessibility ( IDA ) in Spain ) and he also studied at Cenfotur ( Tourism Training Center ) in Peru . With his education , Francisco was equipped to pursue his dream of being an outstanding tour guide . He knew he wanted to give people a next-level experience . He started to develop innovative ideas as he was working for a former employer and travel company . At first , he thought , a mystical tour with Shamans and Ayahuasca was going to be his signature tour . But , as he worked more in the industry he noticed that people with disabilities were not always included on the tours .
Francisco recalls a time when he came across a customer that had been taking notes along the tour he was giving . When Francisco curiously approached the man to inquire if everything was ok or if he could help answer any questions , the tourist seemed disheartened as he explained he would love to bring a disabled family member to Peru to see and experience the historical sights , but he wasn ’ t sure how he would do that because his family member was a wheelchair user . Francisco could see the despair in this man to help his loved one travel safely . So , he offered , “ If you bring them here I ’ m going to help you ”.
The two men instantly formed a friendship and began emailing each other . Time progressed and eventually the man and his family member returned to tour the sights of Peru . Francisco and his team made their dream a success . He remembers watching the sunset with the tourist and his family member . Francisco was feeling shocked and at the same time motivated , to create this type of experience for others . This epiphany came to him as they were all watching that beautiful Peruvian sunset , with glistening eyes , and the family member exclaimed : “ Thank you ! You ’ ve changed my life ”!