Exito Travel

Tag Archives: Argentina

Yellow Fever in Argentina

There have been several cases of yellow fever reported within Argentina recently.  The main tourist region affected is Iguazu Falls. The rest of the areas are less commonly visited by tourists Vaccination is not mandatory for the border crossing of Puerto Iguazu to Foz Iguacu, or entry to Argentina, but the Argentinian Health Ministry is [...]

Posted in Destinations, Multi Stop Travel | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Domestic Airport Closure in Buenos Aires Oct. 25-27

Aeroparque, one of the two airports of Buenos Aires, will be closed from noon on Saturday, Oct 25, until 1 am on Monday, Oct. 27th.  The 36-hour closure is to allow “preventative maintenance”.  Aeroparque is used primarily for domestic flights.  Flights to and from the United States operate from Ezeiza airport, which is will remain [...]

Posted in Airlines, Destinations | Also tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Argentina to Charge Fee Upon Entry

As of January 1, 2009, Argentina will begin collecting a “reciprocity fee” upon entry for citizens of 22 countries.  US citizens can expect to pay about $130 for entry to Argentina. The amount of the fee varies by citizenship.  As the US charges Argentinian citizens $130 for a visa, a similar fee will apply for [...]

Posted in Destinations | Also tagged , | Leave a comment

Departure taxes in Mexico, Central and South America… Don’t let them surprise you when you are out of cash at the Airport

Many countries in Latin America require a payment at the airport prior to departure. Often times you have to pay this amount in cash (usually either local currency or US Dollars). Argentina: (Buenos Aires EZE) $18 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight from Argentina. El Calafate: $18 to be paid [...]

Posted in Destinations | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Group Airfare: Guaranteed Fares Let You Book Now, Pay Later

It’s the same challenge for most groups: How to find a group airfare option that fits the total budget, without having to pay in full right away, or otherwise risk paying more later, as the fare, taxes and/or fuel charges continue to skyrocket? In the current airfare market, there is an inherent risk of paying [...]

Posted in Airlines, Group Travel, Uncategorized | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments