Lima, Jan. 15 (ANDINA). The Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) said Sunday that the 2012 Dakar Rally will boost foreign tourist arrivals as it has helped discover and promote new travel destinations in the country.
IPD president Francisco Boza stated that the Peruvian desert, watched by thousands of fans from around the world, is a huge potential to tourism growth in the country.
“Peru’s image in the 2012 Dakar Rally will generate a lot of tourism and visits as people have discovered new tourist places. The desert has a huge potential,” the president of IPD told TVPeru.
Speaking from the Plaza de Armas of Lima, Boza emphasized the support of regional authorities and citizens who welcomed the competitors in the best possible way.
A total of 469 vehicles - cars, motorbikes, quads and trucks - set out from the Argentine seaside city of Mar del Plata on January 1. Only 242 vehicles managed to finish in Lima.
Participants completed 14 stages - one of which was cancelled due to snow - and covered more than 8,000 kilometres, including more than 4,000 kilometres of timed specials.
The Dakar Rally was held for the fourth straight year in South America. The endurance race took place in Africa from 1979-2007.
Source: http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?Id=j1HOi8XvzhA=
IPD president Francisco Boza stated that the Peruvian desert, watched by thousands of fans from around the world, is a huge potential to tourism growth in the country.
“Peru’s image in the 2012 Dakar Rally will generate a lot of tourism and visits as people have discovered new tourist places. The desert has a huge potential,” the president of IPD told TVPeru.
Speaking from the Plaza de Armas of Lima, Boza emphasized the support of regional authorities and citizens who welcomed the competitors in the best possible way.
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| Dunes in the Arequipa-Ica route was one of the hardest paths during the rally. |
Participants completed 14 stages - one of which was cancelled due to snow - and covered more than 8,000 kilometres, including more than 4,000 kilometres of timed specials.
The Dakar Rally was held for the fourth straight year in South America. The endurance race took place in Africa from 1979-2007.
Source: http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?Id=j1HOi8XvzhA=












