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The waves, the surfers and the people of Barranca now have a club that represents them on the map of Peruvian surfing, reported the newly created institution Club Olas Barranca in a press release.

“We have brought together passionate, inspired people who want and promote the sporting development of our coast. Barranca has many comparative and competitive advantages. Not only can you come to ride good waves in its different spots along its coast, you can also enjoy its extraordinary gastronomy and get to know the tourist attractions, having the Caral civilization as the main attraction,” said the club president, Joseph Dávila Yacila, according to the statement.

“We want to promote a good mix for the tourists who visit us and for our fellow countrymen, so that they realize what we have and know how to value it. We want to impress the values ​​of the club in the formation of the citizens of Barranca, to be a great club, a reference for surfing in Peru and the world,” he added.

The club has already submitted its credentials to the national surfing federation and intends to vote in the future elections of the governing body for surfing in Peru.

The statement highlights that Barranca is the birthplace of great athletes, Luis Fung, Mariale Chávez and Pepe Marsano, who have been national bodyboard champions and have represented Peru internationally.

Last year, a stage of the Latin tour was held in Barranca for the first time, which the club highlights was a turning point for the town.