Overview

• CAME reported 1,440,000 travelers and an economic impact of $262,627 million, with total tourism outlays down 16.2% in real terms year over year.
• The average stay shortened to 2 nights from 2.4 in 2024, and average daily spending was $91,190, a 1.5% real decline, even as traveler numbers rose 2.1%.
• Travel platforms such as Booking and Despegar logged a surge in searches and reservations from Tuesday, signaling a shift to last‑minute planning.
• High occupancy was recorded across natural, thermal and cultural destinations, with Puerto Iguazú, Córdoba, Termas de Río Hondo, Mar del Plata, CABA and Mendoza among the top draws.
• A notable flow of Argentines crossed into Chile for shopping, causing long queues at key border passes due to favorable exchange rates and price differences.