The tourist activity was promoted by a varied agenda of events, from religious celebrations to festivals, gastronomic fairs and sports competitions.
The Holy Week left a positive balance for tourism throughout the country. During the four days of the long weekend, they mobilized 2.7 million peoplegenerating a economic impact of $ 733,128 millionaccording to data surveyed by the Argentine Confederation of the Medium Enterprises (CAME). The tourist activity was promoted by a varied agenda of events, from religious celebrations to festivals, gastronomic fairs and sports competitions.
Holy Week: Average Expenditure and Most Chosen Destinations
On average, Each visitor disbursed $ 87,590 dailywith one Average stay of 3.1 dayswhich resulted in an estimated consumption of $ 271,529 per tourist Throughout the weekend. However, daily expense varied significantly among the different destinations:
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Tierra del Fuego It was the most expensive destination, with an average expense of $ 320,000 daily.
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At the far end, Tucumán averaged the $ 72,000 dailywhile Mendoza It was from $ 75,000.
Holy Week: Comparison with previous years
The results were moderate compared to 2024, when Holy Week extended for six days due to the coincidence with the holiday of the Veteran and the Fallen Day in the Falklands War. In that context, The number of tourists fell 16% This year and the economic impact was lower.
However, if compared to Holy Week 2023the indicators show a positive evolution:
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1.9% more people traveledalthough with an average stay 9% shorter.
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The total expenditure, measured at constant prices, was 14.9% higher.
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In 2023, tourists spent on average $ 10,650 dailyin front of the $ 87,590 This year
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Strong internal movement and to neighboring countries
The climatic conditions were varied, with rains, sunny days and temperature fluctuations in the main tourist destinations. Many Argentines also chose to travel abroad, mainly Chile and Uruguayand to a lesser extent Brazil and Paraguay.
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At the crossroads of Chile by the STEP CHRIST REDENTINGfrom Mendoza, they registered ranks up to 5 km and 4 -hour delays.
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On the coast, there were tails up to 2 km to cross Paysandú Thursday.
Aerolineas Argentinas transported more than 210,000 passengers during the long weekend, with an average occupation of the 80% On your flights.
For its part, the services of Long distance buses They had full occupation, especially the Wednesday 16eve of the beginning of the holiday. With this holiday, There are already two long weekends so far from 2025in which they mobilized 5,507,990 touristswhich left a total expense of $ 1,434,192 million (equivalent to US $ 1,261 millionaccording to the official exchange rate).
Source: Ambito
