The upcoming long Carnival weekend, to be held on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, is shaping up to be one of the busiest tourist moments of the year. According to the National News Agency (NA), interest in traveling has increased by 30% compared to the same planning period in 2025, driven by a strategic search for financing and packages.
Brazil remains the undisputed top choice for those who decide to cross the border, combining beach and traditional celebrations.
Growth and Financing Metrics
Credit cards dominate the scene, concentrating 65% of transactions, although a striking piece of data was recorded: payments in dollars grew by 20% year-on-year.
Regarding prices for the period (from February 14 to 17), some packages per person based on flight and 3-star hotel are:
Santiago de Chile: $577,350 (includes breakfast). Puerto Iguazú: $783,583 (includes breakfast, pool, and garden). Bariloche: $1,053,148. Rio de Janeiro: $1,258,145.
From Despegar, they noted that Carnival is historically one of the most chosen dates by Argentines and highlighted that for the 2026 edition, a more strategic traveler profile is observed that prioritizes financing and payment in foreign currency to optimize the budget, taking advantage of packages that allow savings of up to 30%.
