Overview
- Official figures released July 23, 2026 show 1,434,001 visitors from non‑border countries arrived in Argentina between January and June, the highest first‑half total in 25 years.
- Total foreign arrivals for the period reached 3,115,089, with roughly half coming from nations that do not share a border with Argentina.
- Tourism Secretary Daniel Scioli and other officials attribute the gain to policies that opened air routes, eased visa procedures and increased promotion through Inprotur.
- Authorities pointed to strong winter demand in snow destinations as evidence of momentum, with reported hotel occupancy near 85% in Bariloche, 80% in Malargüe and about 70% in Tierra del Fuego.
- To sustain growth officials announced a new seasonal GOL route linking São Paulo with El Calafate and Ushuaia for November–March and said further route and infrastructure investment will target jobs and regional income.