Influx of tourists to Puerto Eten is increased by new boardwalk

A clear increase of vacationers visit especially on weekends is recorded on the beach in Puerto Eten, in Lambayeque region, more than a month inaugurated the modern boardwalk spanning nearly a mile in this coastal area of ​​the country.

The mayor of the district municipality of Puerto Eten, Mario Pasco Rentería, said the influx of summer visitors has grown by more than 100 percent over previous years.

"Previously we had between 5,000 to 6,000 visitors on weekends and now it has become a study in which only the first day of January this year have come to this area about 20,000, while weekends are coming between 15-18 thousand tourists so has increased security in this District ", Stressed in dialogue with Andina.

He said, that has motorized patrol of police vehicles and agents lifesaving on the beach, to provide assistance in case of emergency at Sea

"The police also provide security, income and out of the city to prevent the commission of crimes against visitors"He said.

He highlighted the noticeable impact generated by the opening of the modern pier in Puerto Eten, funded by around 10 million soles by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism through Copesco Plan.

"There has been a great economic dynamism with the opening of new businesses such as restaurants and accommodation facilities. Before we had only two hotels now have seven. Also, we recorded an average of 15 restaurants now has 35 high level”He said.

On the other hand, announced that the next 12 to 15 February, the Festival del Mar which was created 10 years ago, which this year will be given a major boost to its promotion and dissemination will be developed.

SOURCE: Andina.com.pe