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Chorrillos Shuts Bosque Encantado de Fátima Over Safety Failures

Reopening depends on safety fixes plus a mandatory civil defense certificate.

Overview

  • Municipal officials ordered a temporary closure after Defensa Civil inspectors confirmed the park lacked the ITSE, the mandatory safety certificate for operating venues.
  • The inspection found no evacuation signage, unmarked escape routes, expired fire extinguishers, and areas at risk of fire.
  • A March 9 collapse at the inflatable play area, which caused no injuries, triggered the broader inspection of businesses inside the complex.
  • Mayor Richard Cortez said the site has run for years without a business license or valid safety certification, and the operator ignored earlier notices to fix problems.
  • The park can reopen only once it corrects every observation and receives certification, and the municipality plans surprise checks at other leisure sites to protect families.