Mexico overrun by mask-less tourists, closes Chichn Itz Maya ruins

[Judi Lynn]

29 Mar, 2021 03:08 PM



The Mayan ruins of Tulum have been closed as Mexico braces for a surge of Easter Week visitors. Photo / Emilio Espejel, AP

Authorities in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula complained Friday about tourists not wearing face masks, as Mexico braces for a surge of Easter Week visitors.

The acting police chief of the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo patrolled the streets of the resort of Tulum, reminding people to wear their masks and complaining about how few people did.

"It is regrettable to see how undisciplined things have become," said Lucio Hernández Gutiérrez. "It was truly frustrating to see hundreds of people walking around without face masks," noting that tourists were the worst offenders.

"It really is embarrassing that we have to get to this point, of asking people (to wear masks), when we should be conscious of the risks we face," he said.

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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/mexico-overrun-by-mask-less-tourists-closes-chichen-itza-maya-ruins/DFEGG76OFISSQV6KG5NVBNSTFU/

[msongs]

1. fines and maybe jail time? nt

[TexasTowelie]

2. Neither are great for tourism. nt

[secondwind]

3. We have this problem here in Dominican Republic.

Tourism is our number 1 source of income.

[tanyev]

4. Puzzled by the woman in the beige shirt who appears to be with the man in the polo shirt and a boy.

If the man and the boy aren't wearing masks, why the heck is she bothering to wear one? And it looks like there are other mixed mask groups in the photo. Or maybe the photo caught a second in time that is giving a false impression of who is with whom.