Costa Rica promotes Holy Week tourism with necessary trip –

In order to reactivate the tourism industry in Costa Rica, central government employees will be taking mandatory vacations during Easter week.

The announcement was made on Thursday at the request of the tourism association and is intended to “contribute to the reactivation of the tourism sector and the chains associated with this sector in the country’s rural and coastal communities”.

“The executive power will apply for a collective closure on March 29, 30 and 31 and grant leave that will be deducted from the officials’ balance,” said Silvia Lara, Minister of Labor.

“Public institutions will make the appropriate provisions so as not to impair essential public services and emergency supplies.”

Most Costa Rican workers also have April 1-2 off during the Easter break.

Semana Santa or Holy Week is usually the busiest vacation week of the year in Costa Rica. Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura urged Ticos to rediscover their country by planning vacations.

“I am inviting Costa Rican families to visit Costa Rica to respect health measures to prevent Covid-19 as we are still in a pandemic,” Segura said.

The Minister of Tourism recommended that Costa Ricans hire certified guides and transportation services to have a greater impact on the tourism sector.

Segura also asked tourism companies to offer services for citizens and residents; The tourism authority promotes discounts for locals over their We’re going to Turistear Platform.

In 2020, Costa Rica applied strict mobility restrictions during Semana Santa to limit the spread of Covid-19. The authorities do not yet have any detailed measures for Holy Week 2021, but the March restrictions allow most commercial and tourist activities to take place.

at the beginning of MarchThe government said it was not considering tougher measures during Semana Santa at the time, given the progression of the pandemic.