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Published on Wednesday,
December 8, 2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Espadilla Beach, located in Quepos Canton, Puntarenas Province, has an access ramp to the beach for people with disabilities. The path was built by the Donatapa organization with the help of employees of the Monge company in the collection of plastic lids. With more than 1,500 kilos of plastic lids, 16 retractable walkways of plastic wood and an amphibious chair were built. In addition, the organization Red Costarricense de Turismo donated another amphibious chair to be used by visitors with physical disabilities. These retractable walkways installed on the beach and the amphibious chairs will allow for more accessibility to the seashore. The retractable walkways and chairs will be taken care of by the Sayú Foundation, a local organization specialized in developing projects to better the environment, culture and society. Costa Rica has a law in place, Law 7600, which regulates the tourism industry in the country to include accessibility to tourist sites for people with disabilities in places such as hotels, theaters, museums, volcanoes, national parks, among others. According to the Tourism Institute, there are still challenges to be met in terms of access to the beaches for people with physical disabilities. There is still a need for direct access to the water, user-friendly showers, parks or bathrooms. Last month, Cieneguita Beach in Limón Province opened a path to access the seashore for tourists with disabilities. ------------------------------- Where else should the government make accessible for people with physical disabilities? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com             |
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