Various tourist attractions are being rapidly upgraded by local governments in anticipation of the Global Tourism Expo, scheduled for April in this border region.

The event is expected to mark “a turning point” in the development of this vital economic sector.

Leonardo Verdugo, General Director of the Tourism and Conventions Committee (COTUCO) of Playas de Rosarito, highlighted the progress being made under the guidance of Mayor Rocío Adame Muñoz.

“Our mayor’s instructions are clear: we must be more inclusive and focus on reducing social inequality through positive actions, allowing more people to benefit from tourism while improving the quality of life for those who depend on it,” Verdugo stated.

Verdugo explained that several points of interest were identified ahead of the Tourism Expo.

These include the restoration of the interactive science museum, which has been neglected for years in the lobster village of Puerto Nuevo. Additionally, efforts are underway to clean and improve urban aesthetics and refurbish various visitor attractions.

A series of conferences has also been organized to train and empower all participants in the tourism “value chain.”

This includes collaboration with restaurateurs, tourism promoters, public officials, service providers such as transport operators, and members of the Tourist Police.

Verdugo also announced the introduction of a new attraction: electric carriages, which will replace the traditional animal-drawn carts. This shift represents a step toward modernity and enhanced functionality in tourism services.

These electric vehicles will mirror those being launched in the neighboring municipality of Ensenada and are expected to be operational by March. Their implementation is supported by the State Government’s Tourism, Economy, and Innovation Departments, Verdugo noted.