Travel and tourism in Argentina – statistics & facts
Bordering five different countries, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Drake Passage, the continental area of Argentina stretches roughly 2.8 million square kilometers in the southern part of South America. Argentina is the second-largest country in Latin America, and it also ranks among the most populated ones. With two major airports (Ezeiza and Aeroparque), the country’s capital is the main entry point for international air travelers. By the end of the 2010s, Argentina received approximately seven million international visitor arrivals annually. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused strong disruptions to the country’s tourism sector.
