Tourism

Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:46 UTC
Copa announces resumption of Caracas route

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced on Thursday its resumption of the Caracas route following a long suspension amid US warnings that Venezuela's airspace was unsafe.
Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:07 UTC
Repair works at BA's main airport to disrupt dozens of flights

Repair works to be performed on Friday on the runways at Buenos Aires' main international airport, named Ministro Pistarini but also known as Ezeiza, will result in dozens of flights being disrupted one way or the other. Travelers have been advised to contact their carriers before turning up at the air terminal.
Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 08:52 UTC
Buenos Aires updates advisory against traveling to Venezuela

Argentina's Foreign Ministry on Friday updated a travel advisory warning against visiting Venezuela, given the growing number of “arbitrary detentions” under the Chavista regime of Nicolás Maduro.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Train services to Machu Picchu halted following lethal crash

A head-on collision between two trains on the primary route to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu left one person dead and at least 40 others injured on Tuesday. The accident, which occurred near the archaeological site of Qoriwayrachina, led to an indefinite suspension of rail services, stranding travelers and raising fresh concerns over safety along the country's most vital tourist corridor.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 08:26 UTC
Falklands: reminder of new embarkation tax for passengers departing by air, £40

As agreed in the Budget for 2025/26, the rate of embarkation tax payable by passengers departing the Falkland Islands by air, in accordance with the Embarkation Tax Regulations Ordinance 1999, will increase from £32 to £40 per passenger, with effect from Thursday 1 January 2026.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Over 3.2mn foreign travelers visit Uruguay through November 2025

Uruguay’s tourism sector has solidified its position as a primary engine of the national economy, welcoming 3,207,536 international visitors between January and November 2025. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Tourism (Mintur), these travelers generated an estimated US$1.784 billion in foreign exchange earnings.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:47 UTC
Significant travel chaos reported at Buenos Aires' Aeroparque

Buenos Aires' Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Argentina's busiest airport and the only commercial terminal within the country's capital, was forced to suspend all operations for nearly three hours on Saturday during peak travel time amid a severe heatwave and the ensuing infrastructure failure.
Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 09:30 UTC
Latam Airlines granted license to operate domestic flights in Argentina

Argentina's Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei has granted Chile's Latam Airlines a full license to operate any domestic flight the company wishes to offer with the aircraft of its choice, thus making it an internal competitor to other carriers serving the market.
Friday, December 26th 2025 - 22:28 UTC
Brazil: Azul Airlines' stock plummets amid new issuance

Azul Airlines' stock experienced a severe market crash on Friday, with shares plummeting as much as 50% during intraday trading before settling at a 25% loss by mid-afternoon. The sell-off follows the airline's massive issuance of new shares as part of its ongoing US Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 - 10:27 UTC
Venezuela reactivates Panama flight despite US “airspace closure”

In a move to preserve international connectivity amid escalating regional tensions, Venezuelan carrier Rutaca Airlines officially resumed commercial service between the city of Barquisimeto and Panama City on Sunday.