News of tourism

10 hidden spots in Argentina to enjoy this summer

07-02-2023 07:37 Far away from the usual options on the Atlantic Coast, Argentina has plenty of lesser-known gems that provide the perfect locations for rest and relaxation during the sweltering summer months.

A guide to Carnaval 2023 in Buenos Aires

06-02-2023 11:45 This year's carnival celebrations officially started last Saturday, February 4, but people across the country will keep the party alive every weekend until the upcoming national holidays on February 20 and 21; Buenos Aires' closing party will take place March 6 on Avenida de Mayo with a Fiesta Bresh DJ set and a performance from singer Karina La Princesita.

Summer season off to bang in Argentina with 12.8 million taking trips

19-01-2023 14:45 Four-week period between the second half of December and the first half of January saw 2.3% more tourists on move than in the previous year, with travellers generally taking shorter trips but spending more.

Births, cosmetic surgeries and operations: Health tourism boom

10-01-2023 11:43 Articles detailing the arrival of pregnant Russian women to give birth are the latest tales of health tourism in Argentina, but the country has long established itself as a destination for expert medical assistance. Those in the know explain why the industry is booming – and what are the most sought-after procedures.

by Enrique Garabetyan

'Rogue wave' kills person on Antarctic cruise

01-12-2022 19:04 One person died and four were injured when a giant wave broke several glass panels of an Antarctic cruise ship that was sailing south of Cape Horn in the middle of a storm.

Brazilian tourist killed by falling ice in Tierra del Fuego

03-11-2022 15:01 Fatal incident occurred in Jimbo Cave, an area of ​​Ushuaia where it is forbidden to enter for security reasons.

Strike hits airports in Buenos Aires as labour tensions rise

27-09-2022 16:10 Flights cancelled at Ezeiza and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery due to a trade union action: Measure promoted by ATE workers union affects destinations including San Luis, Formosa, Jujuy, Rosario, Bahía Blanca and Río Grande.

Tourists return but Easter Islanders draw lessons from Covid isolation

11-08-2022 12:20 A first flight with tourists, mostly with reservations made before the pandemic was declared at the beginning of 2020, arrives on Thursday at Mataveri international airport, in Hanga Roa.

‘Old’ Buenos Aires gets a face-lift, revitalising its historic centre

17-06-2022 09:23 The capital’s historic centre is going through some urban renewal in a bid to rescue its weary core from the ravages of the pandemic.

Chile to reopen Easter Island for tourism for first time since pandemic

22-05-2022 08:28 Popular Pacific Ocean tourist destination Easter Island will reopen to the world on August 1, after more than two years closed due to the pandemic.

There is no Santa Claus!

07-01-2022 23:06 Former Central Bank governor gives his take on the national government’s Previaje programme.

by Federico Sturzenegger

Tourism experts predict ‘record season’ in Argentina

07-01-2022 22:46 More than 16 million people are expected to travel in the first three months of this year; National government reveals more than 4.5 million tourists used its PreViaje programme in 2021.

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

26-11-2021 20:04 Government introduces new Covid rules, including the implementation of a health pass to attend activities in closed spaces, amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa.

Economy beats forecast despite political woes

23-11-2021 19:03 Argentina’s economy expanded more than expected in September as tourism, manufacturing and construction picked up.

Argentina will let foreign tourists bring in dollars at a lucrative rate

29-10-2021 15:02 Foreigners travelling to Argentina will be able to exchange up to US$5,000 to pesos at the more lucrative MEP (Medio Electrónico de Pagos) rate using a temporary bank account, according to new Central Bank rules.

Aerolíneas chief: Domestic flight traffic won’t recover until mid-2022

28-10-2021 13:33 Argentina’s flagship carrier expects domestic operations to reach pre-pandemic levels by July of next year, according to its top executive Pablo Ceriani. 

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

21-09-2021 15:32 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, the government announced on Tuesday as part of a sharp easing of restrictions, including the gradual reopening of borders.

Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

21-09-2021 14:12 Government lifts travel and social restrictions as it seeks to boost the economy and recover voter support ahead of midterm elections in November. 

Dog sledding draws tourists back to Ushuaia

21-08-2021 20:14 In the midst of the snowy valleys of Ushuaia, Argentina’s southernmost city, Hugo Flores’ business is getting back on its feet, after being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Learning languages in other cities via tourism

19-08-2021 11:13 Just as Argentina sees a new horizon for tourist activities, so is the rest of the world, since – thanks to the advance of vaccination campaigns in large sectors of society – the probabilities of reactivating visits to different tourist sites are high.