Vacations: economic destinations in Brazil after the devaluation of the real

This week was characterized by two key situations ahead of the summer holidays: on the one hand, the real was devalued, which drives the growth of Brazil as a favorite of the Argentines due to the convenience of the change. The currency of the neighboring country has accumulated a drop of 20% year-on-year.

On the other hand, Cyber ​​Monday showed the growth in the sale of packages and tickets to Brazilsince many took advantage of this discount.

Now, Rio de Janeiro topped the ranking of the best-selling destinations this week. “Brazil “It was first in all products: cruises, flights and packages, especially Rio de Janeiro, combined with Buzios,” said Pablo Aperio, director of the Travel Services agency. “In hotels, the largest reservations are for Imbassaí and San Salvador de Bahía,” he added.

The majority of Argentines pay for their trip in dollars, both in cash and by transfer, since this method is more convenient than doing so in pesos.

Direct flights between Argentina and Brazil They play a fundamental role in connectivity and promoting tourism between both countries. This summer there will be direct flights to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Florianópolis, Salvador, Porto Seguro, Maceió, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre and Curitiba.

Ranking of favorite destinations of Argentines

Rio de Janeiro: A ticket to this city ranges between US$500 and US$700, in January and February, high vacation season for Argentines. Although hotels are not cheap in this city, there are many options both in the Ipanema and Copacabana area and in Barra de Tijuca. You can find rooms in 4-star hotels in Ipanema that start from US$50 to US$250 for 4 people. In any case, temporary rentals offer slightly more affordable prices, since an apartment for a typical family ranges between US$40 and US$100 per night depending on the type of property and location.

Where a big difference is noticeable is in food, both in supermarkets and restaurants, where prices are up to 40% cheaper than in Argentina.

According to Despegar, a travel package for 7 nights in January costs $1,355,390 per person. Includes direct round-trip flight, and 4-star accommodation with breakfast, swimming pool, gym and solarium.

Buzios: Many Argentines choose to travel to Rio and combine it with Buzios, a place full of beaches of all sizes and ideal for families. Most of the options are inns or hotels and prices are similar to those in Rio for accommodation. Due to the devaluation of the real, Buzios is among the favorites of Argentines for this summer. According to Travel Services, an 8-day package for February with a direct flight with carry-on and 1 baggage in the hold, in/out transfers, three-star accommodation with breakfast and traveler assistance has a rate of US$1,146 per person on a double basis.

San Salvador de Bahia: According to Despegar, a travel package for 7 nights in January is available for $1,863,827 per person. Includes direct round-trip flight, and 4-star accommodation with breakfast, pool, gym and spa service. The area has several places of interest to go for a walk beyond its beaches. The Lacerda elevator, the lighthouse, the Pelourinho, among others.

Florianopolis: A travel package for 7 nights in February costs $1,022,092 per person. Includes direct round-trip flight, and 4-star accommodation with swimming pool, gym, and massage service. There are several hotel options, both all-inclusive and inns. The available apartments found on the main rental platforms are cheaper than in other cities, although depending on the amenities they can be found from US$30 to US$120 per night.

Since Florianópolis is one of the destinations that can be reached by car from Argentina, it is expected that this summer it will attract a boom of tourists tempted by the exchange rate. March will also be a very popular month.