Over 4 million vehicles and 835,000 air passengers during holiday weekend

Colombia's Ministry of Transport projects over 835,000 air passengers and nearly 4 million vehicles on roads during the March 20-24 holiday weekend.

Colombia is experiencing one of the year's busiest travel weekends during this holiday bridge. The Ministry of Transport forecasts 835,000 air passengers, with 520,871 (62%) on domestic flights and 314,910 (38%) on international routes. Peak days include Friday, March 20, with 182,117 passengers; Monday, March 23 (holiday), with 174,313; and Tuesday, March 24, with 168,934 travelers. On roads, nearly 4 million vehicles are expected at national tolls, including 1.2 million in Cundinamarca and 650,000 in Bogotá. Public ground transport anticipates 3.8 million passengers from 52 terminals via over 350,000 scheduled dispatches. Transport Minister Mafe Rojas urged: “Este será uno de los puentes festivos con mayor movilización del año. La invitación es a planear los viajes con anticipación, respetar las normas de tránsito y poner la vida en el centro de cada decisión. Estamos trabajando para que todos los colombianos lleguen bien a su destino”. The national government advises planning trips, vehicle checks, no drunk driving, speed limit adherence, and use of authorized services.

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Blockaded road to Colombia's Buenaventura port affecting trade, with trucks and protesters.
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Business groups warn over blockades on road to Buenaventura

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Several Colombian business groups denounced blockades on the Cali-Buenaventura road that have now lasted four days and affect foreign trade at the main Pacific port.

Colombia's National Police Traffic and Transport Directorate reported over 3.2 million vehicles on major roads during the post-holiday Return Plan. The agency deployed 5,000 officers nationwide for safe mobility. The Transport Ministry had estimated up to 4 million vehicles overall during the holiday.

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More than 5,000 police officers and 500 soldiers were deployed on Colombia's main roads during the Ascension of the Lord holiday bridge.

The Philippine Coast Guard expects no major impact from the oil crisis and high living costs on Holy Week sea travelers, estimated at three million. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the effect would be minimal, similar to last year's numbers. Monitoring began on March 28 until April 5 under Oplan Byaheng Ayos Semana Santa 2026.

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74% of Colombians organize trips at least three months in advance, per a study by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT). This practice enables better rates, greater availability, and fuller experiences, particularly for mid-year vacations. It reflects a more strategic traveler profile.

Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi urged returnees to avoid peak Lebaran traffic on March 24, 28, and 29, 2026, by using work from anywhere (WFA) on March 25-27. One-way national traffic engineering started on March 24 from Kalikangkung Toll Gate to Cikampek Utama.

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Huila's government expects at least 15,000 visitors during Easter week, fewer than in 2025 amid a downward tourism trend. Natalia Alejandra Ortiz Valderrama, acting secretary of Economic Development and Tourism, cites moderate hotel bookings despite a full schedule of religious and cultural events. Municipalities like Neiva and Garzón are the top draws.

 

 

 

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