News of tourism

'We are not at war, we are united' – Indigenous Uro community joins Peru protests

26-01-2023 13:08 The Uros, inhabitants of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca, also raised their voices this week in Peru's protests calling for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.

Cruise ships flock to capital, with 50,000 tourists visiting Buenos Aires in two-week spell

25-01-2023 13:36 Cruise tourism season, which started in October and ends in April, will see the arrival of more than 120 luxury liners, which translates into almost 350 thousand passengers and an average daily expenditure of 90.6 dollars per traveler.

Shunned over war, Russians holiday on Venezuelan resort island

07-12-2022 15:06 For thousands of Russians seeking sun-soaked holidays, but faced with visa and flight restrictions over the Ukraine war, it is a match made in Caribbean heaven.

Low-cost airline Flybondi doubles down on domestic travel

07-12-2022 13:41 Argentina’s low-cost airline Flybondi is doubling down on its bet that local and regional travel will continue growing at a fast clip.

Tourists pay with wads of cash as inflation nears 100%

27-10-2022 16:04 Paying with cash is becoming increasingly cumbersome in Argentina as inflation gallops toward 100%. 

Canadian tourist drowns in Iguazú Falls

19-10-2022 15:27 Body of the 60-year-old man recovered after search effort; Authorities unclear if suicide or accident.

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.

Ecuador talks falter after soldier killed by 'violent demonstrators'

29-06-2022 13:22 Negotiations to end more than two weeks of disruptive living cost protests by indigenous Ecuadoreans were dealt a blow Tuesday when the killing of a soldier prompted the government to suspend participation.

Buenos Aires' famous Recoleta Cemetery is now charging tourists to enter

08-04-2022 13:29 Recoleta Cemetery began charging tourists to enter last Monday, prompting mixed reactions from city workers and tour guides alike.

by Hannah Gonzalez

Santa Claus does not exist – but the tourist industry does

07-01-2022 23:08 Tourism & Sports Minister Matías Lammens responds directly to Federico Sturzenegger’s critique of the government's Previaje scheme.

by Matías Lammens

Economy grew 6.7% year-on-year in October, according to INDEC

23-12-2021 16:43 Economic activity grew 6.7 percent in October year-on-year, but fell 0.8 percent compared to September, according to INDEC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do tourist boats stress out whales? Researchers find out...

08-09-2021 18:16 Researchers from Whale Wise, a marine conservation charity, are studying the stress level of cetaceans, in order to establish if they get stressed during encounters with tourists.

Government could reopen border to foreign tourists next month

24-08-2021 14:41 Government could re-open country’s borders to foreign tourists next month, according to Casa Rosada sources.

Hotels in Buenos Aires face long night of Covid-19

04-07-2021 00:38 Federal Capital is home to almost 900 hotels, of which roughly 70% are shuttered. Hoteliers say they’re in “total despair,” with tourism unlikely to rebound anytime soon.

Argentina risks stranding its own citizens abroad, airlines warn

28-06-2021 15:13 Argentina's decision to limit the number of daily international arrivals, in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19, runs the risk of stranding thousands of its citizens abroad.