The district of Punta Negra is located just south of Lima at Km 48 of the Panamericana highway and is distinguished by its multitude of wide beaches. Starting from the north, "Punta Roca" is a zone ideal for surfing where many international tournaments are held. It is next to “El Puerto”, a large area used for various types of fishing which ends with the rock structure that inspired the name of th
e district. This area, called “La Pocita”, provides the children and older adults a restful place to relax and bathe in a tranquil ocean. Continuing our tour, we get the sandy "Bikini" beach property sandwiched between more sea rocks. This beach offers us a high view from "El Boqueron” of the famous "Duchitas” or strong waves where you can get soaked from head to toe when the water crashes and bursts against the rocks. Further south is the grand hill of "El Chanque", a fishing place for residents of the district and foreign fans alike. Continuing past “El Chanque” Hill is "El Revés" where the sea is inaccessible and people are forbidden to bathe. Over the years, Punta Negra has grown in size seeing several generations that have enjoyed summers at its beautiful beaches. Surrounding areas have expanded with the growing population, unfortunately creating an area of low income and poverty. The permanent population survives by fishing, trade, construction and providing domestic services to the residents of the beach area in the summer and winter seasons. Many also travel to work in industrial areas like the nearby Lurín district. The district does have state and private schools that cater to a combined student population of around 1,000 children and adolescents. The town’s public services are mainly through the county and its officials: the medical post, police and fire stations, and national colleges. Needs of children and adolescents
The district lacks programs and opportunities for its youth. They attend school during the week, but free time is spent on the beach, in internet cafés, and frequenting neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas. They have too much free time that could be better managed with an enhanced education and training workshops. Problems
These children are mostly low-to-moderate income, and are unlikely to receive any extra competitive training requirements within their current education and employment tracks. For this reason, we need to give them with the necessary tools to break through into the future and excel in whatever they wish to undertake.
