The exchange difference, the prices of products and food have transformed Argentina in recent times into a paradise for tourists who come from all over the world. While Argentines suffer from inflation, salaries that do not cover the basic basket and a 40 percent povertythere has been a great growth in cruise tourism and a record in the summer season.
According to the data provided by the Ministry of Transportation of the Nation, the cruise season ended today with the departure of the last two ships, and totaled 578,007 passengers. This represents a growth of 4.8% compared to the pre-pandemic numbers of the 2019/2020 season. more than 678 cruise calls and the Port of Ushuaia received 132.279 passengers while the Port of Puerto Madryn was visited by 53.926 tourists, and the port of Buenos Aires arrived 391.802 tourists.
We are experiencing great growth in cruise tourism in Argentina. Cruise ships, in addition to promoting commerce, restaurants, fairs, historical and cultural tours, among many other items, also move an entire economy that is not seen on the street: supplying ships with food, fuel, with many products and services. That is why the arrival of each vessel is so important for Argentina,” said the Minister of Transportation of the Nation, Diego Giuliano.
Almost two million foreign tourists visited Argentina in the first 3 months of the year
Almost two million foreign tourists visited Argentina during the first three months of the year, reaching levels similar to those of the pre-pandemic in a consolidation of the recovery of incoming tourism in the country.
According to the latest official reports, 1.9 million tourists arrived from abroad with an estimated economic impact of more than 1,550 million dollars.
“Through a historic investment by the National State such as the Pre-Travel program, we achieved an absolutely record 2022 for national tourism. Now we have the great objective of recovering and exceeding the pre-pandemic international tourism figures. Aerolíneas Argentinas plays a decisive role in improving connectivity with the most important markets in the world”, reflected the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Nation, Matías Lammens.
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The cities of Buenos Aires, Salta, Jujuy and Mendoza and Patagonia in general, were the destinations most chosen by visitors who came from Chile (22.1%), Brazil (15.1%), Uruguay (13.4%) , United States (11.4%), Paraguay (7.1%), Bolivia (3.9%), Spain (2.9%), France (2.1%), Germany (2.1%) and United Kingdom (2.1%).
The analysis shows that the United States, Uruguay, Mexico and Chile brought more tourists to our country during the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2019.
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