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Argentina’s Summer Season Opens With High Occupancy as Trips Skew Short and Budget‑Minded

Provincial data show 3.6 million arrivals through Jan. 11 with average stays of 3.8 nights.

Overview

  • National tourism authorities report early‑January hotel and parahotel reservations in many destinations ranging from 75% to 100%.
  • Pinamar, Villa Carlos Paz and Las Grutas surpassed 90% occupancy, Bariloche hovered near 80%, and San Martín de los Andes reached 85%.
  • Industry groups describe a season of short, planned escapadas with tighter budgets, with weekend peaks and softer midweek levels seen in places like Monte Hermoso.
  • Buenos Aires Province counted 3.6 million arrivals from Dec. 1 to Jan. 11, down slightly from prior seasons, with shorter stays contributing to the shift.
  • Travel agencies anticipate solid demand for late January and the February Carnival long weekend, with Booking.com citing strong interest in Mar del Plata, Bariloche, Buenos Aires and Villa Carlos Paz.