You may have heard that tourism to Argentina has grown in the past 12 months by 23%.
Official data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census showed that 1.5 million individuals had visited the country in the first 2 months of this year, generating an economic impact that exceeded $1.2 billion USD.
With citizens from 87 countries eligible to visit via Argentina’s visa free program, this amount is expected to only increase.
That’s in part why eSIM company Sim Local put together a free Traveler’s Guide to Buenos Aires to provide a comprehensive resource designed to empower readers with the information they need when traveling to the nation’s capital.
In addition to details about restaurants and things to do, the guide includes information about hidden gems and the best of what the city has to offer.
Said the authors of the guide: “We created this series to highlight the must-see attractions, as well as some hidden gems that only locals know.”
For example, “One of the loveliest things to do in the city centre is to watch the sunset. For this, I’d suggest visiting a rooftop bar like Salón 1923. Located at Avenida de Mayo 1370 on the 16th floor, it’s just 10 minutes from the Obelisco. You can fall in love with Buenos Aires as you sip on a cocktail and enjoy the stunning views of the city.”
According to the guide, the Best of Buenos Aires includes:
- Best Pizza: La americana (Callao 83)
- Best Tacos: Taco Box Palermo (Soler 5581)
- Best Burger: Kiddo (Arévalo 2882)
- Best Cocktail: La Florería Atlántico (Arroyo 872)
- Best Bookshop: El Ateneo Grand Splendid (Santa Fe 1860)
- Best Ice-Cream: Cadore (Av. Corrientes 1695)
- Best Coffee: Habito Café (Mexico 1162)
- Best Pastries: Atalaya (Av. Belgrano n°300)
- Best Vegetarian: Gordo Vegano (Echeverría 3078)
The number of foreigners visiting Argentina reached 13.4 million in 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census, marking an impressive 85.8% increase compared to 2022. Of this figure, 6.7 million were tourists.
However, not all visitors stayed overnight. Approximately 6.6 million, 85.8% more than in 2022, were day-trippers, meaning they entered Argentine territory but did not spend the night.
Most tourists who visited Argentina in the first two months came from neighboring countries, including Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay.
There was a notable presence of visitors from the US, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total amount.
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