In the middle of the economic crisisthe consumption drop and the weight appreciationArgentines begin to project their summer vacation facing the approach of the 2024-2025 season. From the sector, They warned that the lower number of holidays, as well as the drop in domestic tourism They make us think that the season is not going to be good, but they are “optimistic”.
“People are not coming like before on weekends or holidays, because toll and fuel prices have tripled”he assured Fabian Estangapresident of the Center of Auctioneers and Public Brokers of Villa Gesell with license plate N°1,207. Even so, he added that the season “it comes very good” with increases in reserves compared to last year at this time.
Reduced tourism on holidays and weekends
During the last long holiday of this month, a drop in 7.1% compared to last year and the economic impact suffered a real drop in 33.3%, as reported by the Argentine Confederation of Medium Enterprises (CAME). “This is explained because the 2023 holiday was four days, and the exchange rate at that time made Argentina more convenient for the international visitor,” the organization highlighted.
However, on the previous holiday there was an increase due to the passage to immortality General Martin Miguel de Guemes and that of Flag Daywhich in 2023 was four days against seven this year, although the four-day holiday showed a drop of 20%, in the balance of the seven it was a positive 15.3%.
“The offseason was off”said Jesus Osornopresident of the Hotel and Gastronomic Business Association (AEHG) of Mar del Plataalthough he assured that despite that, they show “optimists” for the summer season, although he assured that they cannot “disregard” the country’s economy. Furthermore, he added that a A key factor for the season will be the appreciation of Argentina in pesos, as it makes many tourists choose to travel abroad..
The deficit in the balance of services grew to $650 million in September, thus reaching a new record since Javier Milei became president. In concept of “travel and other card payments” and “passenger transport” were US$594 million were lost from the coffers of the Central Bank (BCRA).
Regarding travelers from abroad, Estanga stated that “that public that can go abroad hits those who travel to Mar de las Pampas and Cariló a little more.” Although just as they travel abroad they also “come to the coast for at least a week.”
Summer holidays: how much does it cost to rent in the La Costa party?
Spring started with high temperatures and tourists are beginning to make inquiries in advance about their vacations to project their budgets. holidays 2025. “It is a time of a lot of consultation, prices are being formed. Everyone is starting to ask costs,” he said. Christian Tabibbopresident of La Costa Auctioneers Center.
In that sense, the different leaders of the sector recommend that tourists rent through real estate agencies authorized by the excess of “virtual scams”. Through the website of the College of Auctioneers and Public Brokers of Dolores You can consult the real estate agencies authorized to operate throughout the coast.
Daily values during January in the La Costa district
- One-bedroom apartment costs $45,000 per day.
- Two-room apartment has a value of $62,000 daily
- Three-room apartment costs $73,000 per day
- Duplex/Triplex has a daily value of $75,000
Daily values during February in the La Costa district
- One-bedroom apartment costs $43,000 per day.
- Two-room apartment has a value of $61,000 daily
- Three-room apartment costs $73,000 per day
- Duplex/Triplex has a daily value of $75,000
It should be noted that the values will vary according to the proximity to the beach, the services and amenities that each one presents.
According to Tabibbo, the values are expressed in days so that each family can calculate the cost of the week. “Currently, the trend is still a week’s vacation, but habits have changed. We have been in the market for 27 years, vacations started out as 30 days, then they went to 15 days and then to seven,” he highlighted.
Summer holidays: how much does it cost to rent at Villa Gesell and Mar de las Pampas?
In the match of Villa Gesella much better season is observed than the previous one, with 70% more reservations compared to last year at this time, according to Estanga. “From the Auctioneers Center, an increase of 60 to 80% was established, depending on the properties, because if we did not increase based on inflation, no one would come,” he highlighted.
Rental values on the coast
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In Pampas Sea house rentals start in US$1,500 for 15 days
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In Pampas Sea and Seagulls the cabinswhich are generally rented by the week, are available from US$1,500
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In Villa Gesell the rentals of a house per day start in 60,000 pesos per day.
Despite the crisis, Estanga highlighted that monthly rentals were observed again in Mar de las Pampas and that there is 80% occupancy for January, while in February they are already better than last year.
Summer vacation: how much does it cost to rent in Pinamar?
The situation of Pinamarwhich has mostly dollarized destinations for several years, is different from the most popular part of the coast. Costs vary from US$500 per week for four people in Valeria del Mar and Ostendwith a more familiar audience, while in Cariloone of the most exclusive areas of the Argentine coast, start in the US$1,800as specified Rocio Mariniauctioneer and national public broker.
Another option is the spa town of Pinamarwhich “has grown quite a bit in recent years, has many new constructions and a large number of developments with family and youth options. There, apartment rentals per week for 4 people start at US$600, similar to Ostend and Valeria del Mar.
“We consider that this will be a good season, perhaps it was a little slower to start, compared to the last 3 or 4 summers, but a large number of tourists have already reserved their place,” said the reference in the real estate sector.
Source: Ambito
