“The national parks are 39 natural jewels that make Argentina one of the most majestic and diverse regions of the planet. Although they are public goods par excellence, the” present state “model was so lethal, that it transformed some of these natural treasures into inaccessible spaces for the majority, as if they no longer belonged to us. Let’s see this sad story,” he posted Federico Sturzenegger In his account of the social network X.
The State deregulation Minister referred to the problem of National parks, In the same extensive message, he continued: “A basic principle of the economy says that the efficient assignment of a good occurs when it occurs in as much that the social value of consuming it equals the cost of producing it. Now, that a person enjoy a national park has virtually no cost for society. Therefore, the logical thing would be that the price of accessing it is zero or almost zero use and enjoy them. ”
According to the official, in Argentina the regulation has generated “follies, but few equal what it produced in our national parks: transform a public good into a private monopoly.” To exemplify, he mentioned the case of minitrekking about the Perito Moreno glacierwhere a single company exclusively, without competition, today charges almost USD 400 for a 4 -hour walk.
“This is not understood as a criticism of the people of that company, but to the system that allows it: a combination of exclusive concessions with a Kafkian bureaucracy that for years prevented new actors from competing. Result: a family of 5 ends up spending 2000 dollars for an excursion that should not leave more than 50 or 60 dollars per person. A true attack on rationality and a catastrophe for tourism in the country Sturzenegger.
In that context, the economist compares with other tourist experiences of similar proportions. “That a daily program for a family comes out 2000 is so unfeasible that it is worth comparing it with other experiences. Let’s not say the burj-khalifa that comes out 50 dollars to raise it, even the trekking of the Inca path in Peru, an experience of 4 days, all inclusive, there are less than $ 1000. Cristian Larsen In national parks.
Resolutions 61/25 and 62/25 driven by the NATIONAL PARK ADMINISTRATION, It seeks to eliminate restrictions for tourist providers and expand the offer of activities in these protected areas. Until now, the provision of tourist services in the parks was limited by exclusive concessions and strict regulations. With the new regulations, any provider may request digital authorization to offer excursions and activities without the need to meet complex bureaucratic requirements.
Among the options that can now be incorporated are nocturnal walks in the impenetrable, flights in aerostatic balloon in the Moon Valley and meditation or yoga activities in parks such as Nahuel Huapi and the allerces. In addition, the requirements for the construction of ephemeral infrastructure within the parks are simplified, allowing the development of tourist projects without the previous demands that, according to the Government, hindered the investment.
One of the most controversial changes is the elimination of the obligation to have enabled guides in all activities. From now on, they will only be required on excursions considered risk. The authorization of tourist guides is also flexible, eliminating the need for additional physical and theoretical exams. Finally, specific regulations are repealed that limited certain activities, such as mandatory records for photographers, horseback excursions and vessels, among others.
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