HUANCHACO
INDUSTRY
The surf industry in Huanchaco is a growing and vital component of the local economy, acting as an engine of sustainable development that complements traditional fishing activity.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SERVICES:
Training Services: The core of the service industry lies in surf schools and surf camps, which provide employment and professional development opportunities for local youth. These services are essential to accommodate the constant flow of surfers of all levels seeking the Huanchaco wave and excursions to Chicama.
Accommodation and Food Services: Private investment, largely driven by surf tourism, supports a vast value chain that includes small and medium-sized accommodation and a strong gastronomic offering focused on fresh fish.
PRODUCTION AND HERITAGE
"Caballito de Totora" (Handicraft Industry) : A unique aspect of the surf industry is the handcrafted production of totora reed boats. Although primarily fishing tools, their construction and demonstration of their use represent a unique cultural industry that is a global icon of wave-riding and attracts the interest of visitors and researchers.
Economic Impact : Huanchaco 's recognition as a World Surfing Reserve acts as a seal of quality, attracting investors and surf tourists who value authenticity, contributing to the growth of tourism revenue and local employment in sectors related to the sea and the environment.
