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High Occupancy and Short, Last‑Minute Stays Mark Argentina’s Summer as the Second Half Kicks Off

Budget pressures with weather risks push travelers toward brief, flexible trips that concentrate demand on peak weekends.

Overview

  • Mar del Plata opened the third January weekend at roughly 75% occupancy, with Aubasa counting up to 2,460 vehicles per hour heading to the coast during the recambio.
  • Pinamar hotels report late bookings and expect more than 90% occupancy in the weeks of Jan. 17–24 and Jan. 24–31, with weekend peaks near full capacity.
  • Temporary rentals in Pinamar and Cariló are near sold out, with local real estate operators warning of limited availability as demand stays firm.
  • Official and sector data show broadly high occupancy nationwide—generally 75% to 100%—with strong figures in Pinamar, Villa Carlos Paz, Bariloche, Las Grutas and other key destinations.
  • Buenos Aires Province logged 3.6 million arrivals from Dec. 1 to Jan. 11, down from last season, and an average stay of 3.8 nights, underscoring the shift to shorter ‘escapadas’ and cautious spending.