About 200 tourists are still stranded in Tapi Ike due to the wind storm in Santa Cruz

This Sunday, around 200 tourists From different countries are Stranded In place Tabby IkeThe passenger transport linking El Calafate and Torres del Paine National Park passes due to the wind storm affecting Santa Cruz.

Since the early hours of the morning, Santa Cruz roads have been closed to most vehicles. The Road Safety Agency imposed this restriction due to forecasts of strong winds and rain expected throughout the province. Only light vehicles, such as cars and non-hauling trucks, are allowed to drive around.

The measure entered into force at eight in the morning, forcing many travelers and passenger transport vehicles, which were already on their way, to stop at intermediate points.

Marcelo, a tourist transport driver, told the media signalcalafate.com and that, though they had departed early from Calafate, they were unable to continue their journey. “We left El Calafate at seven o’clock, but now we can’t continue. So far, there’s no more wind than usual. The idea is to get to Cancha Carrera (the border post) and leave the tourists behind,” the driver commented.

In addition to tourists, cargo trucks are also stranded, further complicating the situation in the area. A red warning issued by the National Weather Service for heavy rain and strong winds, typical of the weather phenomenon known as an atmospheric river, exacerbated the uncertainty.

Wind speeds are expected to reach 143 kilometers per hour during the afternoon, increasing risks on Santa Cruz roads.