According to a survey carried out by this newspaper in local agencies, among the most requested destinations by the people of La Plata who will be able to get away on the long weekend of Carnival, are the Coast and Mendoza.
Some who can take the whole week choose different cities in Brazil or attractions in southern Argentina.
“There were several sales of trips to Mendoza by air; the price per person for 3 nights with breakfast is $70,000,” said Sofía, a tourism agent for a traditional agency on 1st Avenue.
Among the cheapest outings was a 3-night getaway to the city of Colón, Entre Ríos, with transfer by bus and breakfast. Its cost is $36,000.
Also in the same province, 4 nights in Federation, transfer by bus, breakfast and lunch, costs $66,625.
For lovers of the sea, we propose 4 nights in San Bernardo, lodging with breakfast and transfer, at $68,250.
A 3-night stay at Villa Gesell with transportation, breakfast and one meal, $69,625; In Mar de Ajó, 3 nights, breakfast and transfer cost $49,875 and in San Clemente, transfer, 4 nights and breakfast, $55,625.
Tandil, 4 nights, in a hotel with breakfast, is $57,500; San Pedro, 3 nights with transfer, breakfast and a meal, $46,315 and 3 nights in Carlos Paz – Córdoba -, with transfers, breakfast and a meal, $44,900.
“Luckily tourism is reactivating very well, people want to travel”, commented from one of the agencies consulted.
It was also noted that a trend that appeared in recent years is becoming stronger, which is to opt for trips that go from 3 to 7 days, mainly when the destinations are local.
From one of the leading travel companies in Latin America, it was also indicated that the next Carnival holiday there will be a large tourist flow.
“We are seeing considerable movement in searches for Carnival weekend, which reinforces the fact that Argentines love to travel and that the industry continues on its upward path of recovery,” said Paula Cristi, the firm’s general manager for Argentina. and Uruguay.
According to their records, the destinations that are in the ranking of the most sought after for the Carnival weekend are Bariloche, Puerto Iguazú and Córdoba.
Many of the travelers choose the packages that, by including the hotel and the flight, are cheaper than buying the services separately.
MORE DEMAND
Regarding the destinations with the greatest increase in packages for this date, are San Miguel de Tucumán, San Martín de los Andes and El Calafate, as indicated by one of the operators consulted.
Internationally, the favorites are Santiago de Chile (77 percent up in the last year), Maceió (44 percent) and Punta Cana (16 percent).
Regarding the increase in demand for flights, the international ranking is led by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (438 percent) and followed by Santiago de Chile, Chile (275 percent) and San José, Costa Rica (275 percent). while in the national the podium is led by San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (450 percent), Comodoro Rivadavia (438 percent) and Río Gallegos (186 percent).
It can be deduced that this volume of demand derives from the reduction in restrictions and care, in a scenario of the reopening of tourist activities and markets at the national and international level in the pandemic.
Brazil is one of the favorite international destinations for Argentines, especially when the Carnival season arrives.
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival, considered one of the most spectacular in the world, is a great option for those travelers who want to enjoy sensational parades, music, dancers, impressive costumes and parties everywhere.
It was reported that the tickets for the Carnival have a value of $11,000.
CARNIVAL PACKAGES
Among the proposals available to lovers of getaways is Bariloche, 3 nights for $164,000. Includes direct flight, luggage, transfer and accommodation with buffet breakfast included, game room and spa center with gym, whirlpool and dry sauna. The prices, it is clarified, are per person.
A 3-night package to Rio de Janeiro costs $282,000. Includes direct flight and accommodation with breakfast included, tennis court, gym, sauna on the terrace, massage service and swimming pool.
For the getaway to San Miguel de Tucumán, you can get a trip and a 3-night stay for $81,000, it was reported.
That includes flight with luggage included, transfer and accommodation with breakfast, swimming pool, solarium, beauty salon, gym, sauna, free parking, massage service and spa.
