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Argentina’s Summer Season Sees Weekend Surges as Last-Minute Trips Keep Occupancy High

Temporary rentals in Pinamar are near full capacity, signaling demand concentrated in short stays.

Overview

  • Mar del Plata opened the third January weekend at roughly 75% average occupancy across hotels, temporary rentals and balnearios, with operators expecting further lift from day-of arrivals.
  • Aubasa reported intense coastal traffic, including 2,460 vehicles per hour at the Samborombón toll between 7 and 8 a.m., confirming a new weekend wave toward the beaches.
  • Pinamar hotels project their strongest stretch in the second half of January, with 90%+ midweek levels and 95–100% on weekends, driven by late bookings and more cautious spending.
  • Local real estate firms in Pinamar say temporary rentals are running at near-total occupancy and could run out of availability as the second half of the month advances.
  • Sector data show many key destinations at 75–90%+ occupancy—Bariloche near 89% and high rates in Córdoba and the Atlantic coast—with short, flexible stays prevailing and industry groups eyeing the February Carnival long weekend for another demand peak.