Huanchaco, Peru | Upcoming Development of a New Tourist Pier to Revitalize the Cultural Landscape

Huanchaco, a popular seaside resort city on the Pacific Ocean in the province of Trujllo, Peru, capital of the homonymus distrct, known for its pristine beaches, great surf breaks, its typical boats "Caballitos de totora", tasty seafood, located near the ancient ruins of Chan Chan that was the largest city of the pre - Columbian era in South America and it is now an archaeological site in the department of La Libertad, will have the development of a new tourist pier to revitalize the cultural lasndscape.

The President of AHORA – Huanchaco, the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Related Businesses of the Peruvian city, Vanessa Guevara announced the upcoming construction of a new tourist pier and will leave aside the previous one that was operating since 1886, specifying that the investment in its development would require approximately 40.0 milliones soles.

 The work will take place to manage the affected area corresponds to the front left sector of the pier, where the wooden structure, already compromised by the action of the waves, humidity and lack of maintenance, gave away completely.

In this regard, there is interest from the private sector in assuming responsibility for the construction of the new dock and the President of AHORA – Huanchaco revealed that there are four companies that have shown interest in the project for the new pier.

In this sense, the head of the Association asked for the acceleration in the preparation of the preliminary studies and technical file, as well as the respect of the original pattern of its design and that it be work that lasts as long or longer than the current dock.

It should be noted that the iconic pier, historically used by local fishermen, residents and tourists, was part of the cultural landscape of the province of Trujllo and has been, for decades, one of the main attractions of the Huanchaco coast.

 The President of AHORA said that the pier had become a tourist attraction in Huanchaco, and was one of the most visited monthly by about 30.000 tourists, but for more than five years presented structural problems.

For these problems the pier was closed three years ago by order of the Peruvian Navy and due to the closure in that period of time Huanchaco has lost more than 3.0 million soles.

Consequently the head of AHORA – Huanchaco pointed out that there is an economic damage to tourist activity in the aformentioned jurisdiction due the fall of the historic pier.

The vast majority of visitors come to Huanchaco attracted by the tourist bridges, its beaches, gastronomy and services while international visitors come mainly for surfing and living culture, but Huanchaco pier has always been one of the most visited sites.

The decrease in the tourism flow apart the closure of the Pier was also due to citizen insecurity, and social conflicts, among others and the hope is now with this project to revert to the good of the region and tourism in Huanchaco.

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