Ecojet resumes flights to Tarija, drawing praise from local authorities

Tarija authorities have welcomed the restart of Ecojet flights to the city, saying the service could strengthen tourism and broaden access for visitors and businesses.

The airline resumed operations to the Tarija capital on the 14th after flights had been interrupted for six years. It plans to offer four weekly frequencies, giving travelers from elsewhere in Bolivia another route to the region.

Fernando Martínez, director of Tourism Promotion for the Tarija governor’s office, said the return of the airline should help bring competitive and accessible fares. He described the new air service as a way to boost the tourism industry.

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Every cent helps us reach the peso. We need to turn these tourists into more visitors through the airline’s flights.

Daniel López, secretary of tourism for the Cercado municipal government, called Ecojet’s operations a positive step for domestic visitors seeking to reach Tarija. “Every cent helps us reach the peso. We need to turn these tourists into more visitors through the airline’s flights,” he said. López added that Tarija was becoming a new tourism destination and was moving toward consolidation through promotional work.

The restart followed efforts by Public Works, Services and Housing Minister Mauricio Zamora. “This is in line with the open skies that our president, Rodrigo Paz, entrusted to us. We want to show the public that these efforts are producing results,” Zamora said.

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This is in line with the open skies that our president, Rodrigo Paz, entrusted to us. We want to show the public that these efforts are producing results.