"Looking forward to September" Santa Marta, Colombia, to restart tourism

[South American Overseas Chinese News Network Compilation Zhao Xiao reported on August 21] Santa Marta, a well-known tourist city in Colombia, has disappeared since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, and the beach has been blocked. On August 20, the regional government said it had formulated a restart policy to open beaches and resume tourism in an orderly manner.

Colombia's "Die Zeit" reported that after consultation with health agencies, the Santa Marta government has developed a restart plan under the premise of epidemic prevention and safety, which said that it will first open two beaches in El Rodadero and Playa Blanca, and if the infection curve does not rise during the trial period, all beaches in the city can be opened.

Isis Navarro, secretary general of the Department of Economic Development and Sustainable Development, said, "People who want to come to the beach to sunbathe must first download an app and fill in personal information such as the number of people accompanying them and the time of their visit." "The program can help beach operators control the number of people and allow visitors to maintain social safety distancing."

"We will not allow hawkers, masseurs and other people who have contact with people to enter the beach." Navarro added, "People must always follow the rules, and those who violate the rules will also have punitive measures." ”

In addition to the beaches, tourism in the area has also been gradually restarted, especially agro-tourism.

"Santa Marta has a beautiful natural landscape and abundant crops, and people come here to walk in the jungle, see a variety of birds, take a dip in a hot spring, and go to a coffee estate, taste coffee, and learn about the production process. We believe that these events will attract tourists and become a new engine for restarting the economy here. Navarro said.

Many homestays, hotels and other tourism personnel have been waiting for the restart, "We have great expectations for September." A hotel staff member said.

It should be noted that any tourism activity needs to wear a mask and maintain social distancing throughout the tour, and scenic spots and hotels need to be equipped with disinfectant and other items.

(Editor: Lenny)