Argentina’s New Tourist Exchange Rate Will Effectively Double Your Cash Back

Argentina’s New Tourist Exchange Rate Will Effectively Double Your Cash Back

Traveling to Argentina has just become even more enticing with Argentina’s government just launching a new tourist exchange rate, which effectively doubles your cash as you make purchases. As of last Friday, tourists who do not live in Argentina or do not have an Argentinian credit or debit card will be able to access a…

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Hurricane Roslyn On Path To Puerto Vallarta And Popular Tourist Destinations Along Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Hurricane Roslyn On Path To Puerto Vallarta And Popular Tourist Destinations Along Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta or those already in the area are advised to make alternative plans. Hurricane Roslyn, which formed off of Mexico’s western coast, has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, meaning there are sustained wind speeds of 130 to 156 mph. Category 4 hurricanes can lead to devastating damage, and it is…

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Travelers Are Still Required To Pay Tourist Tax When Visiting Cancun

Travelers Are Still Required To Pay Tourist Tax When Visiting Cancun

On April 1st, 2021, the Mexican government implemented a tourist tax for international visitors coming into the state of Quintana Roo. Many of the most popular destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cozumel, are located within Quintana Roo. As a result, most tourists entering Mexico are subject to the tax, which…

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Playa Del Carmen And Tulum Set New Tourist Records Following Cancun's Success

Playa Del Carmen And Tulum Set New Tourist Records Following Cancun’s Success

Mexico is having a moment. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are wildly popular and have each broken tourism records recently. Cancun has broken records nearly every month of 2022, and now Playa del Carmen and Tulum have joined the fray. It’s no secret that Cancun is the King of tourism. However, it seems travelers…

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Is Tulum Safe To Visit? Government Adds New Security Forces For Tourist Safety

Is Tulum Safe To Visit? Government Adds New Security Forces For Tourist Safety

Earlier this week, Mexican authorities announced they will be deploying undercover police officers to patrol the Tulum’s busy beaches, as well as other tourist zones, in a bid to tackle crime and protect tourists from having their vacations ruined. While this is great news already, the commotion has led some to wonder whether the town…

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Mexico Government Asks U.S. To Stop Including Tourist Spots In Travel Advisories

Mexico Government Asks U.S. To Stop Including Tourist Spots In Travel Advisories

Standing up for its tourism sector, currently plagued by numerous reports of increased violence in popular destinations, the Mexican Government has formally asked the United States to not ‘generalize’ when issuing travel advisories. Namely, it has suggested any alerts affecting whole cities and/or states should be more specific. Although Mexico unarguably remains a top rated…

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Dominican Republic Breaks All Time Record For The Most Tourist Arrivals

Dominican Republic Breaks All Time Record For The Most Tourist Arrivals

The Dominican Republic recently broke its all time record for the highest number of tourist arrivals into the country. The Caribbean nation, which has long since been a favorite destination for travelers from the US and Canada, welcomed a record-breaking number of travelers into the country last month in the wake of the global pandemic.…

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