In the terminal, airport and in places of tourist and religious interest, they carry out this activity.
The Neiva Metropolitan Police, through its Tourism Protection group, in carrying out its work, provides security recommendations to tourists this Holy Week and carries out controls.
With the purpose of guaranteeing a Safe Greater Week, in which locals and visitors can enjoy the tourist, religious and gastronomic offer of the region without major setbacks, uniformed members of the Tourism and National Heritage Protection group carry out control actions in all places with an influx of tourists such as: terminals, lodging and lodging establishments, tourism service agencies, swimming pools, spas, rivers, among others; in order to verify compliance with the regulations for their operation and the security conditions that they must adopt to avoid events that put the integrity of people at risk.
Throughout Holy Week, These control activities have allowed the verification of 30 establishments providing tourism services, verifying that they have the documentation and conditions for the provision of an excellent service that allows the enjoyment of their own and visitors.
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With this in mind and in order to make your trip a safe experience, it is important that you heed the following recommendations:
General recommendations for tourists:
• If you are going to book the rental of a home, apartment or any type of accommodation and lodging service through the web for your trip, make sure you do it through secure digital platforms. • Verify that the company with which you are going to acquire tourist services has compliance with the National Tourism Registry to establish its legality. Previously request complete information about the service you are going to acquire, know the characteristics and restrictions of the requested plan or package, as well as the possibility and value of payment of penalties for changes. When entering your place of lodging, do not allow your luggage to be transported by personnel other than those who work there, make sure that this person is properly identified, always keeping it in sight. When purchasing restaurant services or plans that offer tours and admission to the main tourist attractions in the place where you are located, make sure of their value and check the menu or price list in advance. If you consider yourself a victim of excessive charges, report these facts to the superintendence of industry and commerce. It is important to remind citizens that reporting is a vital instrument for the work of the authorities; for this purpose, the emergency hotline 123 and the website www.caivirtual.policia.gov.c are available.
Recommendations in places of pilgrimage, churches and mass influx of public
Research the place of pilgrimage or religious event they hold. Identify access routes, meeting points and emergency exits. If you are traveling in a group, establish a meeting point in case of separation. If you go with minors to places where there is a large crowd of people, always keep them in sight and preferably holding hands, previously indicate a meeting point and have them carry a card or ID that contains their name and ID number. phone, in case of loss. Keep your belongings close and make sure you only take what you need. Avoid carrying valuable items or large sums of money. If you have a medical condition, carry your medications and an emergency card with relevant information. Always follow the instructions of the organizers and leaders of religious events. Participate in the activities with respect and consideration for other pilgrims.
Recommendations to avoid accidents in swimming pools and bodies of water
Never let children out of your sight while they are in the pool or bodies of water. Always keep an eye on them and do not leave younger children in the care of teenagers. Swimming is essential for children, but also teach them to bathe in safe places and not to perform maneuvers that put their safety at risk. Floats and other floating items can give a false sense of security. The permanent surveillance that they carry out is irreplaceable. If you are not able to swim, stay in shallow places where the water is no higher than your waist. If a submersion accident occurs, remove the person safely from the water, seek medical help immediately, and follow the instructions of healthcare professionals.
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