Lobitos, Peru
SURFONOMICS : CONDUCTED 2020
Photo Credit: Henry Espinoza
OVERVIEW
Research findings indicate that in 2019, surfing attracted 8,586 surf tourists to Lobitos. On average, they stayed for 8 days in the village. This suggests surf tourism contributed approximately US $3.6 million to the local economy, a significant economic contribution.
- All primary data was collected throughout 2019 and 2020
- Daily Expenditure: US $53.00
- Annual Total Economic Local Expenditure: US $3.6 million
SUMMARY OF REPORT
This study was carried out on the ground by the local nonprofit organization EcoSwell and written and analyzed together with the Federal University of Santa Catarina Surf and Sustainability Research group (SandS). The group SandS from Brazil also completed the Guarda do Embaú Surfonomics report.
The world-class waves of Lobitos are under threat from harmful coastal development and poor urban planning as well as water quality impacts from poor solid waste management. This study shows the inherent economic value of surf tourism in Lobitos and what the community stands to lost if some of these threats are not adequately addressed.
All primary data was collected throughout 2019 to collect information over the entire surf season. Face to face interviews were conducted with a survey instrument based on previous Direct Expenditure Analysis reports completed by Save The Waves. A total of 202 usable responses were collected and integrated into the final analysis.
Download the PDF. Surfonomics Report includes:
- Surfing Lobitos
- Threats to Lobitos
- Brief Overview on Surfonomics
- Research Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Final Conclusions
Photo Credit: Henry Espinoza
