The Ministry of Tourism in El Salvador has signed an agreement with the Inter - American Development Bank to allocate part of the $25 million loan formalized in 2015 to improving tourism infrastructure in the municipalities of Usulutan, Puerto El Triunfo, Berlin, Alegria, Jiquilisco and San Dionisio.

Laprensagrafica.com reports that "...Among the works are the tourism adaptations at the dock in Puerto El Triunfo, expanding the thermal water treatment plant, and construction of an ecotourism park, including infrastructure for an area called Bosque Encantador (Enchanting Forest), in the municipality of Jiquilisco. "

"... Last year a 25 million dollar loan was signed with the IDB for the implementation of the MITUR's tourist program and focus will be given to strengthening the value of tourist attractions, local entrepreneurship, tourism governance and environmental management in 11 municipalities. Inside the department of La Libertad these include Chiltiupán, Comasagua, Jayaque, La Libertad and Tamanique. "

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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