Mt Bromo, Mt Semeru reopen to climbers, tourists
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21st May 2021
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Mount Bromo area, East Java was closed to visitors during the Eid holidays as part of efforts to contain COVID-19 transmission.
Malang, East Java (ANTARA) - East Java’s Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru have reopened to climbers and tourists from Monday (May 24, 2021), the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Center (BB-TNBTS) has informed.
The two eco-tourism attractions were closed during the Eid al-Fitr Islamic Holidays from May 13 to May 23, 2021 to prevent a spike in COVID-19 cases, the center's spokesperson, Sarif Hidayat, said here on Monday.
Tourists visiting the Bromo area are required to meet several conditions — they need to carry a health certificate from a doctor and a valid negative rapid test result for COVID-19, he said. They must also be in good health and under 60 years of age. Pregnant women are not being allowed entry to the area, he informed.