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For many destinations, the high exchange rate that discouraged overseas travel, especially to Brazil and Uruguay, and encouraged more international arrivals, helped sustain the season. Especially for those who work with high or high income sectors. According to initial data published this weekend by the Confederation of Argentine Medium Enterprises (CAME), transfers to neighboring countries would have fallen between 40% and 50%.

What was most wanted at that time were the areas of beaches (sea, river, streams), followed by hot spring and mountain locations. There was also a lot of tourism that was behind the cultural, recreational and sports proposals, which have more and more impact on travel decisions.

The season was divided into 5.8 million people who traveled in the first half of January, 1.9% more than in the same days of last year and 6.6 million who traveled in the second half, 2.5%. more than in 2018.

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The Costa Argentina, Cordoba, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, Las Grutas and Bariloche have been among the most sought after destinations by the Argentineans for their holidays. Only Mar del Plata would have penetrated more than 1.2 million people in the month. Provinces like Entre Ríos have been affected by the floods.

But a tourist was observed very measured in their consumption, taking care of their pockets. Provinces have options for all income and many promotions.

Mar del Plata was, as usual, the busiest center of the province of Buenos Aires. But there were 150,000 fewer arrivals than last year, with an average occupancy of 65%, also a little less. Nevertheless, more than 1.2 million people arrived in the summer city in January.

Bariloche, Las Grutas and El Bolsón, all located in Rio Negro, were very popular with those wishing to leave the traditional summer destinations. Little by little, the historical archives of the summer in these places were found.

Nevertheless, with an average daily expenditure close to $ 2,000 per person, sales did not combine with last year.

In general, all of Patagonia had a good month of January. Among the important destinations are: Villa La Angostura and San Martin de los Andes (Neuquén), with a good balance at the beginning of the year, recording a growth of 1 to 3% higher than the same month in 2018 in the number of visitors in the sales that remained slightly below); El Calafate (Santa Cruz) with an occupation of 86.5%; Puerto Madryn and Trelew (Chubut) with a 4% increase over one year and an average stay of 4 days; and Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) with a good flow of foreign tourists, many arriving by large cruise ships. According to local data, arrivals by this means increased by 23%, exceeding 110,000 and having a positive impact on the local economy. Comodoro Rivadavia is another city in the very busy southern region in January. These are data from the CAME.