2005 Travel News ArchiveTravel

Lifejackets required for Damajagua

The Ministry of Tourism announced safety measures are now in place in Damajagua, Imbert after a 12-year old boy drowned. Deputy Minister of Tourism Cesar Jose de los Santos ordered the Tourism Police to enforce the new requirement that tour companies provide life jackets and helmets to those taking the cascades excursion. Cesar Jose de los Santos said the measures are now in place to ensure that the site continue as a popular tourist attraction.