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Argentina’s Long Weekend Draws 1.69 Million Travelers as Total Spending Rises 34%

A four-day format with a busy events calendar drove the surge, offering a cautious preview of the summer season.

Overview

  • CAME reported an average stay of 2.3 nights, up 15% from 2024 due to the extended holiday structure.
  • Real daily outlay per tourist slipped 3.7% to $91,317, signaling frugal behavior despite larger crowds.
  • High occupancies were recorded across marquee destinations, with Pinamar at 94% and Cariló at 98% according to officials.
  • Airlines operated near capacity, reaching load factors up to 97%, and Aerolíneas Argentinas projected 180,000 passengers for the period.
  • Searches for short in-country getaways on Booking, Airbnb and Alohar rose about 35%, and the year’s seven long weekends have totaled 11.96 million travelers and $2.72 trillion in spending.