Bogotá Mayor's Office announced restrictions on visiting the hill of Monserrate

Monserrate, during Holy Week, becomes one of the places of religious tourism most visited by Bogotá and tourists. Due to the large influx of people, the Mayor's Office of Bogotá announced different restrictions for those who want to visit the temple of the fallen lord of Monserrate.

According to the district, the church of Monserrate, the Idiger and the District Institute of Recreation and Sports (IDRD) defined for Sunday 10, Thursday 14, Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April a promotion schedule from 5:00 in the morning to 12 noon. Authorities recommended that pregnant women, older adults, and children who are less than one meter tall not go up the hill, as do pets

“We are prepared for the Exodus Plan, as for the arrival of thousands of tourists who come to the city,” said Mayor Claudia López, who reported that on Tuesday, April 12, the Monserrate trail will be closed and that on Friday, April 16, there will be no cycle path in Bogotá.

The capacity will be controlled by the talanqueras because according to calculations, approximately in the holy days, there is a rise of 60,000 people daily. It is important to note that it is totally forbidden to climb the trail in a state of liquor or under the influence of hallucinogenic substances.

There are 1,605 steps at 3,200 meters high, so it is important to perform good hydration during the route and have a good state of health.

The president also confirmed that the Padado Plan will be maintained in the city, which has 34 mixed control points, made up of members of the Police and the National Army, at the entrances, exits, main roads and strategic points of Bogotá.

Recommendations for going to Monserrate

During the tour it is mandatory to use the mask and the minimum physical distance of two meters. To access the trail you can approach without prior registration, the capacity will be controlled directly on site.

- Carry a self-care kit with antibacterial gel or alcohol, towel and personal water bottle.

- Do not consume food during the ascent.

- Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear.

- Use sunscreen.

- Hydrate during the tour.

- To comply with the instructions of the authorities and IDRD staff.

- Stay on the right to ascend and descend.

- In case of agglomeration, keep calm and do not go out on unauthorized paths or trails.

With the beginning of Holy Week, the Mayor's Office activated the Exodus and Return plans within the framework of Holy Week, taking into account that around 760,000 vehicles will leave the city.

“Our Ministry of Mobility estimates that in this Exodus and Return plan, about 760,000 vehicles will leave the city or be mobilized in Bogotá within ten days of Holy Week, it really is ten days, because it starts tomorrow (Friday, April 8) and ends on Holy Sunday,” the Mayor explained at a press conference.

He added that all exits and entrances from the capital will be covered to ensure the mobility of citizens with traffic lights, transit equipment, cranes, and logistics equipment properly organized.

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