News of tourism

Before dawn at the Vatican Museums, the key keeper unlocks history

15-02-2024 12:44 Gianni Crea, the Vatican's keeper of over 2,000 keys, oversees unlocking every door of the museum before visitors arrive.

Latin American travel firm Despegar eyes takeovers, robust growth

31-01-2024 19:59 Argentine travel booking firm Despegar.com plans to boost revenue and scout for takeover targets across Latin America.

Global tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024, says UN agency

19-01-2024 12:03 International tourism is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, projects UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Macabre discovery in Mar del Plata: human skull found by kids on beach

10-01-2024 10:06 Group of children playing on a beach at Mar del Plata discover what is believed to be a human skull in the sand.

Prices in dollars puts Argentines’ summer vacations in doubt

26-09-2023 15:33 When the sweltering summer arrives, many in Argentina flock to the Atlantic coast for their summer break. But with inflation eating away at spending power and prices now being listed in dollars, 'verano en la costa' is now out of reach for many.

Berreta: the ghosttown near Rosario where only eight people live

18-09-2023 15:00 Located just 50 minutes from the Cuna de la Bandera, Berreta is home to just eight inhabitants and has a peculiar story of its own to tell.

Low-cost airlines: Domestic passenger growth can take off

24-04-2023 07:00 Mauricio Sana and Gonzalo Pérez Corral, the CEOs of Flybondi and JetSMART respectively, agree that the number of domestic passengers could be doubled with a better commercial aviation policy. The duo offer their opinion on Aerolíneas Argentinas, explain why they cannot get more room at downtown Aeroparque and detail their relationship with government ministries.

by Claudio Celano Gómez

Hotels in Buenos Aires hit decade-high occupancy rates

15-03-2023 13:48 Hotels in Argentina’s capital recorded their highest average room occupancy levels for a decade in 2022, boosted by massive concerts, events and a domestic tourism boom.

by Enrique Garabetyan

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.

Nicaragua stops travellers bringing cameras and video cameras into country

26-01-2023 13:43 Daniel Ortega's government has restricted the entry of photographic and video cameras into the country, as well as lenses, lights and accessories for recording images and sound.

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

Argentina’s elaborate ploy to lure tourists has begun

21-12-2022 16:55 In a bid to boost tourism dollars in Argentina, the government is allowing travellers access to an exchange rate that nearly doubles their purchasing power.