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Montevideo, May 5th 2026 - 03:14 UTC

Tourism

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 11:11 UTC

    Patagonian Train to run again next year

    The service had been interrupted in 2023 amid a severe economic crisis

    Argentine authorities announced the return of the railway service linking the city of Viedma on the Atlantic Ocean shore and the Andean resort Bariloche in the Province of Rio Negro starting Jan. 3 with two weekly frequencies.

  • Sunday, December 22nd 2024 - 05:07 UTC

    Electronic Travel Authorizations for entry to UK needed as of next 8th January

    The ETA scheme will enhance the UK Government’s ability to screen travelers and prevent the travel of those who pose a threat to the UK, making the UK safer

    Residents of the Falkland Islands should be aware that from the 8th January 2025, Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) will be required for all visitors to the UK who do not currently need a Visa for short stays of up to six months, or those who do not already have UK immigration status.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 10:19 UTC

    Improved air connectivity heralds busy summer season in Brazil

    Sky Airlines started direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo

    Brazil's tourism authorities expect a record-breaking summer season thanks to a recent boost in air connectivity, particularly with direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo, Agencia Brasil reported.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 10:07 UTC

    Chilean lawmakers want steps taken to protect tourists

    “Australia's report comes to ratify previous warnings from the United States. This is no coincidence,” said Congressman Stephan Schubert of the Republican Party

    Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a report warning travelers to Chile that “muggings, armed robberies, pickpocketing and bag snatching are common” there. Tourists need also be aware of scams targetting them such as staining their clothes to distract them and then stealing their belongings. In response, Chilean lawmakers requested a special session of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Congress.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 09:31 UTC

    Falklands/UK Airbridge: increased seat allocation for FIG passengers as of next year

    From 1 January to 31 March 2025, the FIG allocation for each flight will be increased from 31 seats to 40 seats. This will include the seats for the St Helena AirLink. (Pic BFSAI)

    Following discussions between the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD), it has been confirmed that the FIG seat allocation for the South Atlantic Airbridge (SAA) is to increase from 1 January 2025 for a three-month review period.

  • Friday, December 13th 2024 - 07:33 UTC

    Falklands: final deadline for British Passport

    The rate of embarkation tax will increase from £30 to £32 with effect from 01 January 2025.

    The Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Service would like to advise the public that the last date for the submission of British passport applications for forwarding to the United Kingdom Passport Agency during 2024, is by no later than 11.30 am on Friday 20 December 2024.

  • Monday, December 9th 2024 - 10:13 UTC

    Monzeglio optimistic about Uruguay's upcoming summer season

    Monzeglio foresees a profitable season before the Government changeover in March

    Uruguay's Undersecretary of Tourism Remo Monzeglio said this weekend that he was optimistic about the 2024-25 season for his country, with numerous domestic and also foreign travelers expected, both from cruise ships as well as from neighboring Argentina and Brazil.

  • Thursday, December 5th 2024 - 21:09 UTC

    Bolivia's main airport out of operation for hours

    The former FedEx aircraft blocked Viru Viru's runway for a few hours after a landing gear problem

    An undercarriage failure resulted in a Transporte Aéreo Boliviano (TAB) McDonnell-Douglas freighter blocking the only runway at Santa Cruz de la Sierra's Viru Viru International Airport early Thursday. It was not until way past dawn that operations went back to normal. In the meantime, most flights were diverted to Asunción (Paraguay).

  • Wednesday, December 4th 2024 - 06:18 UTC

    Frustrated Antarctica cruise, caused by mechanical issue, prompts protests and hunger strikes on board

    Swan Hellenic’s Diana suffered a shaft breakdown in one of two propellers, forcing the vessel to divert first to South Georgia and later Ushuaia

    A mechanical issue onboard a Swan Hellenic vessel led to the difficult decision to abandon Antarctica on a cruise whose very point was to visit Antarctica. When full refunds were not offered, hunger strikes began onboard, according to abundant cruise industry media.

  • Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 - 09:45 UTC

    Rio de Janeiro up for busy cruise ship activity this month

    Between December 25 and 31, over 22,000 tourists are expected through the Mauá Pier terminal

    Rio de Janeiro authorities confirmed that the cruise ship industry is expected to bring some 74,000 tourists this month, Agencia Brasil reported Monday after the season kicked off Sunday with the arrival of the first five of nine vessels. During the holiday season alone, between December 25 and 31, over 22,000 tourists will pass through the Mauá Pier terminal.