The annual balance of tourism for 2022 was favored by sporting events, shows and the tendency of travelers to enjoy the “here and now”. This demonstrates the great interest on the part of Argentines to invest in new experiences, as well as change the office for a few days, or simply enjoy a relaxing time.
This tourist destination grew by 400% in the last year
Brazil, one of the preferred international destinations for Argentines, grew exponentially: if you compare December 2022 vs 2021, Rio de Janeiro grew by 419%.
In turn, the numbers of receptive tourism are also positive. In December 2022, almost 10,000 Brazilians entered the country through Despegar, that is, 171% more than in 2021. From the statistics, the interest of Brazilians to continue visiting the Argentine wonders can be observed.
Regarding the destinations within our country that Brazilians choose, in addition to Buenos Aires, the top 10 with the greatest increase were Ushuaia (+924%), Neuquén (+900%), Salta (+488%)Rosario (+446%), Bariloche (+378%), Mendoza (+373%), Mendoza (+373%), El Calafate (+350%), Córdoba (+200%), Mar del Plata (+200 %) and La Rioja (+200%).
“From Despegar we are proud to see in the statistics that travelers are once again betting on traveling through the region. Brazil is one of the favorite places of Argentines and that is why we have exclusive promotions to enjoy the destination”, commented Paula Cristi, Country Manager of Despegar for Argentina and Uruguay.
According to official data from the Mintur, 7.4 million visitors from abroad entered the country during 2022. The report indicates that, during the last quarter of the year, the recovery of incoming tourism was 75% compared to the pre-pandemic, which positions Argentina as the regional leader in this index.
How much does it cost to go to the supermarket in Brazil?
Those tourists who rent apartments or houses and have the option of stocking up at a supermarket as well They must be prepared to get more than one unpleasant surprise, before a marked difference in prices compared to those displayed in local chains.
Taking as a reference a limited amount of products to climb the little monkey, In the case of Brazil, the reference prices are as follows:
If all of them were purchased in the quantities described, the cost would be 212 reais, equivalent to about 40 dollars. If, in turn, these are converted into pesos at the price of the blue, they would add 12,800 pesos.
It should be noted that this same purchase in a leading chain in Argentina, according to the prices published on its website, would add about $7,900, equivalent to $24. That is to say that in Brazil they would be paying 60% more.
However, within this set of products, there are some that are substantially more expensive, such as a wine of average quality, which costs 183% more expensive, imported beer (129%), fresh cheese, with 114% or a cut of beef, for which 102% more must be paid.
But all is not lost, since, for example, lettuce costs almost half, onions a quarter, and apples 19% less.
Summer vacation: this goes out to travel at home or abroad
The Focus Market consultancy prepared a price report that analyzes how much should be paid for a vacation in different parts of the country or abroad, in the coming weeks.
According to Despegar, Rio de Janeiro was the tourist destination that grew the most between December 2022 and 2021.
The report also compares the price of a 15-day vacation, in 3-star accommodation, with breakfast included and round-trip airfare within the country or abroad.
In the first case, during January 2023, the cost of the combo is $888,396 pesos, to Mar del Plata; $950,748, to Bariloche; and $997,288 to Puerto Iguazú. This includes taxes, fees and other charges. The cost of other meals, transfers, excursions or expenses of another nature must also be added.
In the case of international tourism, the most chosen places are Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil; Orlando, in the United States; and Cancun, in Mexico. In this case, an expense of between $1,021,576 and $2,612,828 is estimated (with Orlando being the most expensive destination). The COUNTRY tax, remaining meals, transfers, departures or other purchase of product or service must be added.
