The main road was opened in time and the people came flooding into San Carlos for spring break.
According to Comisario Alcantar, 338,520 people (67,769 vehicles) descended on San Carlos for the four day party. That is more cars and more visitors than in previous years. 20% of them stayed in hotels and spent, on average, 980 pesos per person. The other 80% camped or stayed with friends and spent, on average, 350 pesos per person.
The Comisario and the police were kept busy with minor incidents, but there were no deaths or major injuries and fewer incarcerations than in previous years.
When spring break is over, what will happen with the main boulevard? The three bridges were 90% complete before being provisionally filled and tarred to accommodate the influx of tourists. After spring break, work will resume. The Federal Government will be making a large financial contribution to the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes to enable the local government to finish the projects.
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