IBOV 177,866 ▲ 2.97% IPSA 11,057 ▲ 0.28% IPC MEX 66,496 ▲ 0.59% MERVAL 3,280,224 ▲ 2.43% COLCAP 2,307.67 ▲ 0.65% BVL PERÚ 56,194.27 ▲ 1.29% USD/BRL5.11▼ 0.17% USD/MXN17.46▼ 0.49% USD/CLP923.90▼ 0.41% USD/COP3,240▼ 3.09% USD/PEN3.39▼ 0.31% USD/ARS1,487▼ 0.03% USD/UYU40.22▲ 1.20% USD/PYG6,055▲ 1.53% USD/BOB10.14▲ 4.01% USD/DOP58.48▼ 0.12% USD/CRC448.82▲ 1.40% USD/GTQ7.63▲ 2.28% USD/HNL26.72▲ 1.50% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.26% USD/VES707.92▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD158.07▲ 0.80% USD/TTD6.75▲ 1.32% EUR/BRL5.83▼ 1.07% BRENT 76.00 ▼ 0.39% WTI 71.51 ▼ 0.79% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.29 ▲ 1.13% GOLD 4,129 ▼ 0.04% SILVER 60.30 ▼ 0.13% SOY 1,190 ▲ 0.83% CORN 460.25 ▲ 7.60% WHEAT 639.25 ▲ 4.58% COFFEE 337.75 ▼ 5.38% SUGAR 14.86 ▼ 1.72% ORANGE JUICE 143.25 ▼ 4.44% COTTON 80.87 ▲ 6.18% COCOA 5,973 ▼ 5.33% BEEF 235.00 ▼ 0.11% CATTLE 354.38 ▼ 0.50% LITHIUM 72.32 ▼ 0.69% PETR4 39.65 ▲ 1.12% VALE3 74.18 ▲ 1.41% ITUB4 44.30 ▲ 4.02% BBDC4 18.86 ▲ 4.78% ABEV3 15.82 ▲ 0.64% BBAS3 20.58 ▲ 2.90% B3SA3 15.42 ▲ 4.26% WEGE3 46.51 ▲ 1.68% PRIO3 55.45 ▼ 0.29% SUZB3 41.55 ▲ 1.27% RENT3 41.10 ▲ 4.31% AZZA3 19.10 ▲ 3.47% CSAN3 4.07 ▲ 5.44% RAIZ4 0.35 ▼ 5.41% PCAR3 2.73 ▼ 1.09% GMAT3 3.97 ▲ 1.02% PSSA3 54.97 ▲ 3.04% CVCB3 1.25 — 0.00% POSI3 3.97 ▲ 3.12% SLCE3 14.02 ▲ 1.67% NATU3 8.68 ▲ 2.60% BRKM5 6.63 ▲ 4.25% RANI3 8.01 ▲ 1.91% CSNA3 5.18 ▲ 7.92% CMIN3 5.23 ▲ 8.28% USIM5 8.45 ▲ 1.20% GGBR4 23.01 ▲ 2.36% ENEV3 27.55 ▲ 5.15% CPFE3 47.87 ▲ 3.41% CMIG4 11.38 ▲ 2.71% EQTL3 40.91 ▲ 3.54% LREN3 14.62 ▲ 3.32% VIVT3 35.75 ▲ 3.62% RAIL3 14.36 ▲ 4.44% KLABIN 17.54 ▲ 0.80% RAIA DROGASIL 18.77 ▲ 3.53% RDOR3 36.02 ▲ 2.48% HAPV3 10.60 ▲ 5.26% FLRY3 16.42 ▲ 4.25% SMTO3 16.37 ▲ 1.99% UGPA3 30.71 ▲ 2.03% VBBR3 33.00 ▲ 2.80% BBSE3 40.35 ▲ 2.72% BPAC11 58.73 ▲ 5.48% CURY3 34.21 ▲ 4.62% AERI3 2.09 ▲ 1.46% VIVARA 23.53 ▲ 4.21% COMPASS 25.50 ▲ 3.32% VAMOS 3.06 ▲ 3.38% SANB11 27.62 ▲ 5.22% ASAI3 8.87 ▲ 4.85% SBSP3 31.11 ▲ 3.70% WALMEX 49.31 ▲ 0.59% GMEXICO 198.62 ▲ 1.68% FEMSA 223.20 ▲ 0.37% CEMEX 21.82 ▲ 0.51% GFNORTE 186.51 ▲ 0.63% BIMBO 56.10 — 0.00% TELEVISA 9.73 ▲ 2.42% AMX 22.70 ▲ 0.27% GAP 412.01 ▼ 0.41% ASUR 285.12 ▲ 0.53% OMA 235.73 ▼ 0.95% KOF 181.73 ▲ 0.50% GRUMA 282.99 ▲ 0.14% KIMBER 38.13 ▼ 0.81% SQM-B 67,750 ▼ 1.95% COPEC 6,139 ▲ 1.98% BSANTANDER 79.00 ▲ 1.94% FALABELLA 5,905 ▲ 0.92% ENELAM 85.40 ▲ 1.47% CENCOSUD 2,045 ▼ 0.55% CMPC 1,109 ▲ 1.32% BANCO CHILE 188.88 ▲ 1.01% LATAM AIR 26.26 ▼ 0.53% YPF 74,400 ▼ 1.81% GGAL 8,350 ▲ 5.96% PAMPA 5,185 ▼ 0.38% TXAR 671.00 ▲ 0.98% ALUAR 978.00 ▲ 0.98% TGS 9,595 ▲ 3.06% CEPU 2,405 ▲ 3.89% MIRGOR 17,375 ▲ 1.02% COME 45.90 ▲ 1.06% LOMA NEGRA 3,583 ▲ 2.43% BYMA 314.00 ▲ 1.37% TELECOM ARG 4,245 ▲ 3.03% ECOPETROL 15.59 ▲ 1.27% BANCOLOMBIA 82.95 ▲ 2.50% GRUPO AVAL 5.08 ▲ 1.20% CREDICORP 400.81 ▲ 2.27% SOUTHERN COPPER 175.83 ▲ 0.80% BUENAVENTURA 30.00 ▲ 1.52% MERCADOLIBRE 1,852 ▲ 2.46% NUBANK 13.76 ▲ 0.66% XP 16.92 ▲ 3.11% PAGSEGURO 9.25 ▲ 2.78% STONE 11.21 ▲ 2.28% GLOBANT 29.96 ▼ 4.25% TECNOGLASS 43.90 ▲ 1.76% GAP AIRPORT 235.64 ▲ 0.50% ASUR 285.12 ▲ 0.53% OMA AIRPORT 108.09 ▼ 0.22% AMX ADR 26.04 ▲ 0.77% FEMSA ADR 127.70 ▲ 0.55% CEMEX ADR 12.48 ▲ 0.89% PETROBRAS ADR 17.32 ▲ 1.70% VALE ADR 14.46 ▲ 1.69% ITAU ADR 8.62 ▲ 4.11% SANTANDER BR 5.39 ▲ 4.86% AMBEV ADR 3.07 ▲ 0.99% CSN 1.01 ▲ 5.79% GERDAU 4.50 ▲ 2.04% LATAM ADR 56.45 ▼ 1.03% BTC 64,117 ▲ 1.46% ETH 1,794 ▲ 2.85% SOL 77.73 ▼ 0.40% XRP 1.11 ▲ 1.12% BNB 574.68 ▲ 1.09% ADA 0.17 — 0.00% DOGE 0.07 ▲ 1.81% AVAX 6.73 ▲ 0.70% LINK 7.98 ▲ 3.22% DOT 0.88 ▲ 6.41% LTC 44.71 ▲ 2.16% BCH 245.70 ▲ 3.33% TRX 0.33 ▼ 0.56% XLM 0.19 ▲ 2.72% HBAR 0.07 ▲ 0.74% NEAR 1.91 ▼ 0.34% ATOM 1.60 ▲ 3.30% AAVE 94.94 ▲ 4.04% SELIC 14.25% EMBRAER 84.60 ▲ 0.88% EMBRAER ADR 66.01 ▲ 0.72% JBS 11.91 ▲ 1.53% JBS BDR 60.78 ▲ 1.22% MBRF3 15.55 ▲ 0.91% MBRFY 2.97 ▼ 1.00% INTER 5.82 ▲ 1.93% EGX 52,312 ▲ 0.54% USD/ZAR16.35▲ 0.11% USD/NGN1,376▼ 0.12% NIKKEI 68,558 ▲ 1.20% CSI300 4,781 ▼ 1.96% HSI 24,175 ▲ 0.60% NIFTY 24,207 ▲ 1.02% KOSPI 7,476 ▲ 2.52% JCI 5,924 ▲ 0.20% USD/JPY161.67▼ 0.44% USD/CNY6.77▼ 0.39% DAX 25,067 ▼ 0.20% CAC 8,339 ▲ 0.15% FTSE 10,497 ▲ 0.24% MIB 52,614 ▲ 0.44% IBEX 19,385 ▲ 0.32% STOXX 641.10 ▲ 0.04% EUR/USD1.14▼ 0.10% GBP/USD1.34▲ 0.01% SPX 7,575 ▲ 0.42% DJI 52,637 ▲ 0.29% NDX 29,825 ▲ 0.33% RUT 2,978 ▼ 0.49% TSX 35,305 ▲ 0.30% VIX 15.03 ▼ 5.11% USD/CAD1.42▼ 0.11% US10Y 4.5690 ▲ 0.66% IBOV 177,866 ▲ 2.97% IPSA 11,057 ▲ 0.28% IPC MEX 66,496 ▲ 0.59% MERVAL 3,280,224 ▲ 2.43% COLCAP 2,307.67 ▲ 0.65% BVL PERÚ 56,194.27 ▲ 1.29% USD/BRL 5.11 ▼ 0.17% USD/MXN 17.46 ▼ 0.49% USD/CLP 923.90 ▼ 0.41% USD/COP 3,240 ▼ 3.09% USD/PEN 3.39 ▼ 0.31% USD/ARS 1,487 ▼ 0.03% USD/UYU 40.22 ▲ 1.20% USD/PYG 6,055 ▲ 1.53% USD/BOB 10.14 ▲ 4.01% USD/DOP 58.48 ▼ 0.12% USD/CRC 448.82 ▲ 1.40% USD/GTQ 7.63 ▲ 2.28% USD/HNL 26.72 ▲ 1.50% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.26% USD/VES 707.92 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 158.07 ▲ 0.39% USD/TTD 6.75 ▲ 1.44% EUR/BRL 5.83 ▼ 1.07% BRENT 76.00 ▼ 0.39% WTI 71.51 ▼ 0.79% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.29 ▲ 1.13% GOLD 4,129 ▼ 0.04% SILVER 60.30 ▼ 0.13% SOY 1,190 ▲ 0.83% CORN 460.25 ▲ 7.60% WHEAT 639.25 ▲ 4.58% COFFEE 337.75 ▼ 5.38% SUGAR 14.86 ▼ 1.72% ORANGE JUICE 143.25 ▼ 4.44% COTTON 80.87 ▲ 6.18% COCOA 5,973 ▼ 5.33% BEEF 235.00 ▼ 0.11% CATTLE 354.38 ▼ 0.50% LITHIUM 72.32 ▼ 0.69% PETR4 39.65 ▲ 1.12% VALE3 74.18 ▲ 1.41% ITUB4 44.30 ▲ 4.02% BBDC4 18.86 ▲ 4.78% ABEV3 15.82 ▲ 0.64% BBAS3 20.58 ▲ 2.90% B3SA3 15.42 ▲ 4.26% WEGE3 46.51 ▲ 1.68% PRIO3 55.45 ▼ 0.29% SUZB3 41.55 ▲ 1.27% RENT3 41.10 ▲ 4.31% AZZA3 19.10 ▲ 3.47% CSAN3 4.07 ▲ 5.44% RAIZ4 0.35 ▼ 5.41% PCAR3 2.73 ▼ 1.09% GMAT3 3.97 ▲ 1.02% PSSA3 54.97 ▲ 3.04% CVCB3 1.25 — 0.00% POSI3 3.97 ▲ 3.12% SLCE3 14.02 ▲ 1.67% NATU3 8.68 ▲ 2.60% BRKM5 6.63 ▲ 4.25% RANI3 8.01 ▲ 1.91% CSNA3 5.18 ▲ 7.92% CMIN3 5.23 ▲ 8.28% USIM5 8.45 ▲ 1.20% GGBR4 23.01 ▲ 2.36% ENEV3 27.55 ▲ 5.15% CPFE3 47.87 ▲ 3.41% CMIG4 11.38 ▲ 2.71% EQTL3 40.91 ▲ 3.54% LREN3 14.62 ▲ 3.32% VIVT3 35.75 ▲ 3.62% RAIL3 14.36 ▲ 4.44% KLABIN 17.54 ▲ 0.80% RAIA DROGASIL 18.77 ▲ 3.53% RDOR3 36.02 ▲ 2.48% HAPV3 10.60 ▲ 5.26% FLRY3 16.42 ▲ 4.25% SMTO3 16.37 ▲ 1.99% UGPA3 30.71 ▲ 2.03% VBBR3 33.00 ▲ 2.80% BBSE3 40.35 ▲ 2.72% BPAC11 58.73 ▲ 5.48% CURY3 34.21 ▲ 4.62% AERI3 2.09 ▲ 1.46% VIVARA 23.53 ▲ 4.21% COMPASS 25.50 ▲ 3.32% VAMOS 3.06 ▲ 3.38% SANB11 27.62 ▲ 5.22% ASAI3 8.87 ▲ 4.85% SBSP3 31.11 ▲ 3.70% WALMEX 49.31 ▲ 0.59% GMEXICO 198.62 ▲ 1.68% FEMSA 223.20 ▲ 0.37% CEMEX 21.82 ▲ 0.51% GFNORTE 186.51 ▲ 0.63% BIMBO 56.10 — 0.00% TELEVISA 9.73 ▲ 2.42% AMX 22.70 ▲ 0.27% GAP 412.01 ▼ 0.41% ASUR 285.12 ▲ 0.53% OMA 235.73 ▼ 0.95% KOF 181.73 ▲ 0.50% GRUMA 282.99 ▲ 0.14% KIMBER 38.13 ▼ 0.81% SQM-B 67,750 ▼ 1.95% COPEC 6,139 ▲ 1.98% BSANTANDER 79.00 ▲ 1.94% FALABELLA 5,905 ▲ 0.92% ENELAM 85.40 ▲ 1.47% CENCOSUD 2,045 ▼ 0.55% CMPC 1,109 ▲ 1.32% BANCO CHILE 188.88 ▲ 1.01% LATAM AIR 26.26 ▼ 0.53% YPF 74,400 ▼ 1.81% GGAL 8,350 ▲ 5.96% PAMPA 5,185 ▼ 0.38% TXAR 671.00 ▲ 0.98% ALUAR 978.00 ▲ 0.98% TGS 9,595 ▲ 3.06% CEPU 2,405 ▲ 3.89% MIRGOR 17,375 ▲ 1.02% COME 45.90 ▲ 1.06% LOMA NEGRA 3,583 ▲ 2.43% BYMA 314.00 ▲ 1.37% TELECOM ARG 4,245 ▲ 3.03% ECOPETROL 15.59 ▲ 1.27% BANCOLOMBIA 82.95 ▲ 2.50% GRUPO AVAL 5.08 ▲ 1.20% CREDICORP 400.81 ▲ 2.27% SOUTHERN COPPER 175.83 ▲ 0.80% BUENAVENTURA 30.00 ▲ 1.52% MERCADOLIBRE 1,852 ▲ 2.46% NUBANK 13.76 ▲ 0.66% XP 16.92 ▲ 3.11% PAGSEGURO 9.25 ▲ 2.78% STONE 11.21 ▲ 2.28% GLOBANT 29.96 ▼ 4.25% TECNOGLASS 43.90 ▲ 1.76% GAP AIRPORT 235.64 ▲ 0.50% ASUR 285.12 ▲ 0.53% OMA AIRPORT 108.09 ▼ 0.22% AMX ADR 26.04 ▲ 0.77% FEMSA ADR 127.70 ▲ 0.55% CEMEX ADR 12.48 ▲ 0.89% PETROBRAS ADR 17.32 ▲ 1.70% VALE ADR 14.46 ▲ 1.69% ITAU ADR 8.62 ▲ 4.11% SANTANDER BR 5.39 ▲ 4.86% AMBEV ADR 3.07 ▲ 0.99% CSN 1.01 ▲ 5.79% GERDAU 4.50 ▲ 2.04% LATAM ADR 56.45 ▼ 1.03% BTC 64,117 ▲ 1.46% ETH 1,794 ▲ 2.85% SOL 77.73 ▼ 0.40% XRP 1.11 ▲ 1.12% BNB 574.68 ▲ 1.09% ADA 0.17 — 0.00% DOGE 0.07 ▲ 1.81% AVAX 6.73 ▲ 0.70% LINK 7.98 ▲ 3.22% DOT 0.88 ▲ 6.41% LTC 44.71 ▲ 2.16% BCH 245.70 ▲ 3.33% TRX 0.33 ▼ 0.56% XLM 0.19 ▲ 2.72% HBAR 0.07 ▲ 0.74% NEAR 1.91 ▼ 0.34% ATOM 1.60 ▲ 3.30% AAVE 94.94 ▲ 4.04% SELIC 14.25% EMBRAER 84.60 ▲ 0.88% EMBRAER ADR 66.01 ▲ 0.72% JBS 11.91 ▲ 1.53% JBS BDR 60.78 ▲ 1.22% MBRF3 15.55 ▲ 0.91% MBRFY 2.97 ▼ 1.00% INTER 5.82 ▲ 1.93% EGX 52,312 ▲ 0.54% USD/ZAR 16.35 ▲ 0.24% USD/NGN 1,376 ▲ 0.08% NIKKEI 68,558 ▲ 1.20% CSI300 4,781 ▼ 1.96% HSI 24,175 ▲ 0.60% NIFTY 24,207 ▲ 1.02% KOSPI 7,476 ▲ 2.52% JCI 5,924 ▲ 0.20% USD/JPY 161.67 ▼ 0.42% USD/CNY 6.7667 ▼ 0.37% DAX 25,067 ▼ 0.20% CAC 8,339 ▲ 0.15% FTSE 10,497 ▲ 0.24% MIB 52,614 ▲ 0.44% IBEX 19,385 ▲ 0.32% STOXX 641.10 ▲ 0.04% EUR/USD 1.1419 ▼ 0.13% GBP/USD 1.3398 ▼ 0.04% SPX 7,575 ▲ 0.42% DJI 52,637 ▲ 0.29% NDX 29,825 ▲ 0.33% RUT 2,978 ▼ 0.49% TSX 35,305 ▲ 0.30% VIX 15.03 ▼ 5.11% USD/CAD 1.4152 ▼ 0.10% US10Y 4.5690 ▲ 0.66%
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South America’s Rising Stars in Tourism

By · January 25, 2024 · 2 min read

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In recent years, South America has crafted a unique spot on the global tourism stage. It challenges traditional travel norms by offering vibrant, diverse attractions.

Heading into 2024, the continent’s appeal has soared, highlighting three nations for their incredible visitor growth.

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In addition, This rise showcases each country’s unique charm and rich culture, emphasizing exploratory travel’s growing trend.

While some chase the sun to Cancun or Punta Cana and others explore European cities, South America invites travelers with stories of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.

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Brazil’s Flourishing Tourism

Kicking off our list at number three, Brazil has experienced a notable 23% surge in international tourists in early 2024, according to ForwardKeys.

This spike is significant, considering the country annually welcomes over 6 million visitors.

Brazil’s allure lies in its diverse attractions, including the vast Amazon Rainforest, the majestic Iguazu Falls, and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Whether it’s adventure, culinary exploration, or urban excitement in cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil offers something for every traveler.

Colombia’s Growing Popularity

Next, Colombia anticipates a 30% increase in visitor numbers in the first quarter alone.

This rise continues Colombia’s trend of setting new tourism records as it steps beyond its complex past.

However, The country has become especially popular among digital nomads, thanks to favorable visa policies and the low cost of living.

Explore Colombia’s cultural gems and scenic wonders visa-free, from vibrant cities to Tayrona National Park and the Coffee Triangle.

Argentina’s Unprecedented Boom

Topping the list, Argentina boasts a remarkable 57% jump in foreign tourists, outpacing its counterparts. Various factors contribute to this boom, making now an ideal time to visit.

Maximize your budget in Argentina with a low Peso exchange rate, exploring Buenos Aires, the Andes, and Patagonia’s glaciers.

A Continent of Wonders

These highlights underscore South America’s growing appeal as a destination that offers adventure, cultural richness, and breathtaking natural beauty.

As Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina emerge as tourism powerhouses, now is the opportune moment to discover the unique experiences each country has to offer.

In short, Explore Brazil’s cities, Colombia’s culture, or Argentina’s diversity—South America beckons with vibrant allure and economic value.

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