# Morrocoy National Park bridge repairs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/morrocoy-national-park-bridge-repairs
> Updated: 2026-08-05T13:30:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In mid‑July 2026, the tourism industry of Venezuela’s Falcón state pressed regional authorities to urgently repair the bridges that provide access to Morrocoy National Park, citing a recent earthquake and long‑standing neglect that were reducing visitor numbers and threatening local livelihoods. The sector also asked for temporary fiscal relief to offset the drop in tourism revenue ahead of the holiday season.

A week later, senior officials—including the Minister of Ecosocialism, the Minister of Tourism, and the Falcón governor—convened a work table with tourism providers to address the same access issues. The meeting pledged inspections and repairs of the critical Punta Brava bridge by the Ministry of Transport, INPARQUES and the Coast Guard, and introduced training on sustainable practices. The authorities also discussed promotion strategies for nearby tourism sectors and preventive measures following a magnitude 4.5 earthquake, aiming to keep the park open and sustain the local economy.

## Claims

- Minister Nelsón Rodríguez González, Minister Daniela Cabello and Governor Víctor Clark installed a work table with tourism service providers at Morrocoy National Park. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The work table aims to find methods and alternatives to guarantee visits to Morrocoy National Park. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Punta Brava bridge, a main access point to Morrocoy National Park, is damaged and undergoing inspection and repair. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Morrocoy National Park remains open and officials seek to keep tourism visits continuous this season. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Training and good‑practice formation for tourism service providers has begun to strengthen sustainable management of the park. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The initiative follows orientations from President Delcy Rodríguez during her April visit to the region. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Yumeli Dumont, representing CONPPA, said the work table will evaluate promotion of the destination and strategies for the tourism sector of Punta Brava and Suanchez. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Ministry of Ecosocialism and INPARQUES announced preventive measures after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake the night before. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Venezuelan officials launch work table to sustain tourism at Morrocoy National Park

Venezuelan ministers and the Falcón governor set up a work table with tourism providers to keep Morrocoy National Park open, repair the Punta Brava bridge and sustain local tourism after recent earthquakes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-officials-launch-work-table-to-sustain-tourism-at-morrocoy-national-park

### 2026-07-18: Falcón tourism sector urges bridge repairs to Morrocoy National Park

Falcón's tourism sector demands immediate bridge repairs to Morrocoy Park and fiscal relief for local businesses, citing maintenance issues and visitor declines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/falcn-tourism-sector-urges-bridge-repairs-to-morrocoy-national-park

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