Tucumán experienced a notable tourist boom during the long weekends of the month of June, which was reflected in an economic impact of $3,000 million, according to what was reported by the Tourist Observatory of the Tucumán Tourism Entity (EATT).
Thousands of visitors chose the “Jardín de la República” to enjoy its attractions, generating an intense movement in the accommodations and businesses in the area, while at the same time they visited the main points of interest in the province.
“Tafí Viejo and Tafí del Valle were the most chosen destinations in the country,” highlighted the president of the Entity, Domingo Amaya, who encouraged them to continue along the path of communion with the private sector. “Let’s continue working for more results with the premise of Governor Osvaldo Jaldo, where the joint task between the State and the private sector is fundamental for the economic development and growth of Tucumán families. Tourism is an industry,” he said.
According to data from the aforementioned Observatory, between June 20 and 23, hotel occupancy was around 70% on average throughout the province, registering 61 thousand overnight stays and 33 thousand tourists. The destinations with the highest percentage of occupied beds were Tafí Viejo (93%), San Javier (92%) and Tafí del Valle (91%), while San Miguel de Tucumán had an occupancy of 62%, Yerba Buena 73%, and El Cadillal 83%.
“This comforts us and leads us to redouble the effort and coordinated work carried out with the private sector (Tucumán Chamber of Tourism) and with the municipalities and communes, all united behind the same objective,” highlighted the general secretary of the Ente, Marcos Díaz. “The statistical survey showed excellent numbers. We have a great offer enhanced by gastronomy, culture and the scenic beauties of our province,” added the official, who concluded by saying that “for the July holidays, the offer is renewed so that those who choose our land can take advantage of it at maximum during the entire length of the month.”
Answers are given in all languages
The tourist information office of the Ente Tucumán Turismo received hundreds of queries throughout the holidays. According to records, visitors arrived from Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Chaco, Entre Ríos, Jujuy, Santiago del Estero, in addition to international visitors from Chile, Portugal, Brazil and Germany.
Proposals for all tastes
According to a report published this Sunday by the Argentine Chamber of Medium Enterprises (CAME), in Tucumán the average daily expenditure was $59 thousand, and all the towns in the interior had visitors, both those who came to glimpse nature and those They came to participate in some event. In the capital, there were fairs, tour bus rides and theater, among other activities. In Yungas, the “Journey through the Yungas” proposal to enjoy nature and learn about the local flora and fauna was well received.
In Yerba Buena, the 1st Edition Ceramic Market stood out, for all lovers of art and crafts. In the commune of Alpachiri, the Inti Raymi Ceremony ‘We Celebrate the Return of the Sun’ was held, an ancestral celebration that honors the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, marking the return of the sun and the renewal of life. In the Banda de Río Salí, the 21 km Flag Day marathon was held.
Tourism was the great economic engine of the country
Tucumán’s success in tourism is in line with what has been recorded throughout the national territory. In the two weekends in June, 2.6 million tourists traveled and spent US$418 million, according to the aforementioned CAME report.
“This leads us to support advertising and promotional campaigns that are vital for the sector, because Tourism in Tucumán is employment, they are capital investments, they are set-up investments, they are taxes,” Díaz said in this regard.
