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Short Stays, Weekend Crowds and Tight Spending Define Buenos Aires Coast’s Summer

New provincial figures highlight weaker on‑site spending as outbound travel draws demand.

Overview

  • Provincial data show 3.6 million arrivals between December 1 and January 11, with an average stay of about 3.8 nights.
  • Sector reports describe strong Friday‑to‑Sunday flows, softer midweek occupancy and more cautious per‑visitor spending.
  • Mar del Plata sits near 65% occupancy in January, while Pinamar and Cariló surpassed 80% to 90% on peak weekends with shorter bookings.
  • A provincial survey indicates 57% of AMBA residents will not travel this summer, mostly for economic reasons.
  • INDEC reports 17.56 million Argentines traveled abroad in January–November 2025, up about 43% year over year, with Brazil and Punta del Este drawing many.