Following earlier reports of robust growth but looming challenges, Colombia's amusement parks saw early 2026 visit declines due to heavy rains and upcoming elections, per Acolap. The sector's 18 million annual entry target across 700 establishments is now at risk amid access disruptions and security concerns.
Building on prior sector analysis highlighting labor reform and wage pressures, Colombia's amusement parks faced immediate setbacks at the start of 2026. January cold front rains closed key access roads, including the Medellín-Bogotá highway for two days during the Reyes bridge holiday and blockades on the Troncal de la Paz. Oscar Jairo Orozco, manager of Hacienda Nápoles Theme Parks in Puerto Triunfo—which draws 80% of visitors from Bogotá and Medellín—reported restricted access severely impacting attendance.
Congressional and presidential elections are projected to further slash visits by up to 75%, reducing typical weekend figures from 4,000 to 1,000 due to heightened security measures. Acolap director Ángela Díaz noted these factors compound ongoing cost increases, threatening the industry's $2 trillion annual sales and 30,000 jobs. Parks such as Hacienda Nápoles, Salitre Mágico, Mundo Aventura, Piscilago, and Parque Nacional del Café anticipate shortfalls. Orozco affirmed: "I think we all will decrease. Yes, it's undeniable." With the World Cup also looming, the outlook for family entertainment remains uncertain.
