News of travel

Airline exodus sees Argentina lose connections to 18 cities worldwide

12-07-2022 16:40 Seventeen airlines have left Argentina over the past three years, according to a new report; In the first four months of 2022, there were 50% fewer international flights than in the same period of 2019.

WEATHER PROBLEMS

Blizzard strands 200, prompts evacuations in Andes near Argentina-Chile border

10-07-2022 17:43 Some 200 people, mostly tourists and truckers, were stranded Sunday by a fierce snowstorm in the Andes mountains near the Argentina-Chile border, with temperatures plunging well below freezing, local officials said.

TOURISM & TRAVEL

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.

Cuban Embargo

US announces easing visa and family remittance restrictions for Cuba

17-05-2022 13:21 The United States said Monday it is easing restrictions imposed during former president Donald Trump's administration on travel to Cuba and on the sending of family remittances between the US and the island.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Revealed: Top 20 travel destinations most searched for by Argentines

04-05-2022 16:33 Google publishes list of destinations Argentines are searching for, with Madrid taking first place in the ranking.

BUENOS AIRES

Bus-driver discovers dead passenger onboard after 15km journey

13-04-2022 14:37 Shock for driver upon arrival at bus terminal as sleeping passenger turns out to have died during 15-kilometre journey to Liniers, on the edge of Buenos Aires.

Coronavirus pandemic

'New wave of Covid cases' still a possibility, warns City health minister

11-04-2022 18:47 Quizzed about evolution of Covid in the capital, Buenos Aires City Health Minister Fernán Quirós recommends porteños continue to use facemasks in enclosed spaces.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Brazil drops Covid test requirement for vaccinated travellers

06-04-2022 13:45 Brazil has loosened its pandemic restrictions for international travellers, ending its Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated passengers and scrapping a lengthy health questionnaire.

Trip of a lifetime

Argentine family arrives home after 22-year drive around the world

13-03-2022 17:18 The Zapp family arrive back in Buenos Aires after finishing a 22 year-journey around the world that started on January 23, 2000.

VICE-PRESIDENT'S TRIPS

Cost of CFK's flights with presidential fleet to El Calafate revealed

18-02-2022 17:02 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's numerous flights on state aircraft have been a regular source of ire for her critics – now the results of a freedom of information request from a local news agency have reignited debate.

Coronavirus pandemic

Vaccinated Argentines, residents no longer need negative PCRs to enter country

27-01-2022 21:54 Resolution, which will come into effect this Saturday, will cover travellers coming from neighbouring countries who wish to re-enter Argentina.

Global pandemic

European Union takes Argentina off eased travel list

17-01-2022 15:22 European Union takes Australia, Canada and Argentina off its recommended list of countries from where travellers, even those unvaccinated, should be allowed easy entry.

Bloomberg

Latam Airlines reaches bankruptcy deal that hands reins to creditors

28-11-2021 08:37 Latam Airlines Group SA has reached a deal with key stakeholders that paves the way for the Chilean carrier to slash debt and exit bankruptcy under new ownership.

BLOOMBERG

Corporación América plans US$300-million Uruguay airport investment

12-11-2021 14:12 Airport operator Corporación América Airports SA is boosting its bet on Uruguay after receiving a 20-year extension on a key international airport there while beefing up its presence in the South American country with some smaller airfields.

TOURISM & TRAVEL

Nation reopens borders to foreign tourists

05-11-2021 18:20 Starting November 1, Argentina has lifted restrictions to enter and exit the country from international airports.

Global pandemic

New rules for travelling Argentines visiting Europe, UK

29-10-2021 23:26 The United Kingdom and the European Union changed entry rules for Argentines this week, with new details regarding vaccination.

BLOOMBERG

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.

BLOOMBERG

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.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Argentina finally scraps entry quotas for travellers arriving by air

20-10-2021 13:01 Entry caps for air passengers to Argentina were finally eliminated by the authorities on Tuesday as promised – 14 days after the country reached the landmark of half the population fully vaccinated.

FELIZ CUMPLE CRISTO

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue celebrates 90th birthday

13-10-2021 09:16 Iconic statue that towers over Rio de Janeiro celebrates its 90th birthday with a Mass, new song and a new bottle of booze.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

UK cuts 47 countries from Covid travel 'red list,' including Argentina

09-10-2021 12:52 Removal from the "red list" means passengers will no longer be required to enter hotel quarantine. Instead, those required to enter lockdown can spend their 10-day period at a home or private residences.

Coronavirus pandemic

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.

BLOOMBERG

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.

Covid-19 pandemic

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

20-09-2021 15:50 Restrictions were due to be lifted on September 21, but move now pushed back until October 2 at earliest.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Vaccination will be certified via 'Mi Argentina' app while overseas

10-09-2021 02:19 Travellers will certify their vaccination record when overseas using ‘Mi Argentina’ app, says government.

Tourist Activities

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.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina slaps 600-person daily limit on entries from overseas

27-06-2021 17:27 Government slaps 600-person limit on number of citizens and resident foreigners who can enter Argentina each day, as from Monday.

Covid-19

Sydney residents banned from leaving city as coronavirus cluster grows

23-06-2021 00:35 More than 30 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since a cluster emerged in Sydney last week, the latest in a string of Australian flare-ups.

Travel

Watch out for superbugs while travelling abroad, study says

08-06-2021 16:34 A study out this week in Genome Medicine found international travellers to be "reservoirs and spreaders" of drug-resistant superbugs.

Global pandemic

Chile closes borders for April as Covid cases rise

01-04-2021 15:11 With new virus variants, believed to be more contagious, spreading across the continent, cases have been soaring in Chile despite its vaccination drive.

Coronavirus vaccine

Argentina welcomes another 500,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine

23-03-2021 12:47 A new shipment of 500,000 doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine arrived in Buenos Aires from Moscow on Monday. Argentina has now taken delivery of more than 4.8 million doses of various jabs.

Global Pandemic

EU to propose vaccine 'digital green pass' for safe movement

01-03-2021 12:37 This month, the European Commission will propose rules for an EU "Digital Green Pass" showing proof of Covid-19 vaccination and test results.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government extends border closures until end of February

01-02-2021 23:04 Argentina’s government has extended the closure of its borders, extending a decree that prohibits non-resident foreigners from entering the country until the end of this month without special dispensation.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Argentina to reduce flights to and from Brazil, Mexico, Europe, US

27-01-2021 14:57 National aviation officials instruct airlines to reduce number of flights to Brazil, Mexico, the US and a handful European countries by between 30% and 50%.

BUENOS AIRES

The Gibraltar: The British-style boozer where everyone is welcome

19-12-2020 09:29 The Gibraltar, a British-style pub in the heart of San Telmo, has been a favourite of porteños, tourists and expats for two decades. The secret to its success? A warm, friendly atmosphere that ensures many first-time visitors instantly feel like – and become – regulars.

by Reporting by Jonah Shrock. All photos by Pablo Cuarterolo for the Buenos Aires Times.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Verano Certificate: Travelers need certificate for summer holidays

03-12-2020 15:06 National Tourism Ministry launches an online registration system for tourists ahead of summer vacation season. Pre-booked details obligatory in several provinces.

by Clara Fernández Escudero

Bloomberg

AA2000 plans key investment as concession extended 10 years

01-12-2020 22:03 Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, the country's largest airport operator, has pledged to invest US$2.5 billion after receiving a 10-year extension for its local airport concession.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Buenos Aires to re-open for national and international tourism

24-11-2020 21:59 City Hall announces it will allow arrivals via airports, ports, bus, train and private vehicles, starting next month. Visitors will require a Covid-19 test and will only need to isolate if it comes back positive.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Aerolíneas Argentinas resumes regular international flights

16-11-2020 16:23 Argentina’s state airline announces return of several regular routes which had been suspended due to coronavirus pandemic. Price of ticket now includes medical insurance for positive Covid-19 diagnosis abroad, says flagship carrier.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

South America’s posh summer spot to stay shut on Covid

25-10-2020 14:37 Uruguay, home to luxury beach resort Punta del Este, will keep its international borders closed this summer, President Luis Lacalle Pou confirmed last week.

Travel & Tourism

Transport minister says 'return of regular flights' may begin on October 1

08-09-2020 14:46 Commercial flights may begin again on October 1, depending on the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, international border restrictions and provincial regulations on internal movement.

News of travel

Airline exodus sees Argentina lose connections to 18 cities worldwide

Blizzard strands 200, prompts evacuations in Andes near Argentina-Chile border

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

US announces easing visa and family remittance restrictions for Cuba

Revealed: Top 20 travel destinations most searched for by Argentines

Bus-driver discovers dead passenger onboard after 15km journey

'New wave of Covid cases' still a possibility, warns City health minister

Brazil drops Covid test requirement for vaccinated travellers

Argentine family arrives home after 22-year drive around the world

Cost of CFK's flights with presidential fleet to El Calafate revealed

Vaccinated Argentines, residents no longer need negative PCRs to enter country

European Union takes Argentina off eased travel list

Latam Airlines reaches bankruptcy deal that hands reins to creditors

Corporación América plans US$300-million Uruguay airport investment

Nation reopens borders to foreign tourists

New rules for travelling Argentines visiting Europe, UK

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

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

Argentina finally scraps entry quotas for travellers arriving by air

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue celebrates 90th birthday

UK cuts 47 countries from Covid travel 'red list,' including Argentina

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

Argentina retains quarantine for citizens who travel overseas for work

Vaccination will be certified via 'Mi Argentina' app while overseas

Learning languages in other cities via tourism

Argentina slaps 600-person daily limit on entries from overseas

Sydney residents banned from leaving city as coronavirus cluster grows

Watch out for superbugs while travelling abroad, study says

Chile closes borders for April as Covid cases rise

Argentina welcomes another 500,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine

EU to propose vaccine 'digital green pass' for safe movement

Government extends border closures until end of February

Argentina to reduce flights to and from Brazil, Mexico, Europe, US

The Gibraltar: The British-style boozer where everyone is welcome

Verano Certificate: Travelers need certificate for summer holidays

AA2000 plans key investment as concession extended 10 years

Buenos Aires to re-open for national and international tourism

Aerolíneas Argentinas resumes regular international flights

South America’s posh summer spot to stay shut on Covid

Transport minister says 'return of regular flights' may begin on October 1

New Latin American government bonds are rarest find for EM buyers

Argentina pledges end of money printing to battle 60% inflation

“Desabastecimiente, pobreze y desemplee” [shortages, poverty and unemployment]: Jair Bolsonaro mocks Argentina using inclusive language

Argentine referee seeks 'justice' for on-field attack

Guatemala president warns millions could die as visits Ukraine

El Papa Francisco se reunió con el juez que sobreseyó a Cristina Kirchner en la causa Hotesur y Los Sauces

Para callar los rumores, Campolongo habló tras la renuncia de Canosa

Cristina Kirchner denunció que juez y fiscal "juegan en el mismo equipo": "El Poder Judicial apesta"

Daniel Vila dice que no hubo censura en ‘Viviana con vos’

La Voz Argentina 2022: Los Knockouts trajeron una novedad que emocionó a los coaches