Impacts on tourism, the hidden face of the climate emergency hitting the country
Beaches of Arboletes, Urabá Norte, Antioquia Photo: Volunteer firefighters of Arboletes
TL;DR
- Necoclí, San Juan, and Arboletes are facing a severe tourism crisis.
- Damage to three bridges on the Necoclí–Montería road is hindering access for tourists.
- Environmental issues, including erosion and debris, have destroyed beaches, making them unusable.
- Over 20 hotels in Arboletes have temporarily closed, resulting in over 300 job losses.
- Mass cancellations of hotel reservations have severely impacted businesses.
- The crisis has led to shortages of essential goods like gasoline and raw materials.
- Approximately 40% of agricultural crops (yuca, ñame, plantain) are estimated to be affected.
- The national government's intervention is crucial for repairing the bridges and resolving the crisis.