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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

6.  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 this caption is comprised as follow:

    

2022

    

2021

Cash in banks

US$

77,224

US$

463,666

Cash on hand

425

266

Short-term investments

627,331

270,028

Restricted funds held in trust related to debt service reserves

6,873

7,162

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

US$

711,853

US$

741,122

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded a portion of advance ticket sales by an amount of US$6,873 and US$7,162, respectively, as a restricted fund (Note 1e). The restricted funds held in Trusts are used to constitute the debt service reserves and cannot be used for purposes other than those established in the contracts of the Trusts.