Although the Mar del Plata, located 400 km south of Buenos Aires, is traditionally considered a summer resort (which according to Argentine standards corresponds to December - March), when the beaches here are packed with resting people to the eyeballs, there is much to do in winter. The city literally blossoms with the splendor of elegant Victorian mansions, the theater of Colon calls for fantastically beautiful tango shows, and the local casino insinuatingly offers to win ... well, or lose.
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How to get
In Mar del Plata you can get by air - flights Aerolineas (flight from the capital will last 1, 5 h) and by land - by train Argentinean railways or by intercity bus (5, 5 h from Buenos Aires), the cost is about 130 ARS.
Mar del Plata hotels - $
The resort is famous not only for its beaches, but also for a good hotel base. Guests can choose the most suitable accommodation option for themselves and for friends. Even if you chose a 3-star hotel for accommodation, you will expect a decent level of service and quality service.
Kitchen and restaurants
All kinds of "marisco" and "slave" are cooked here as nowhere in Argentina. The center of the fish restaurants is the embankment promenade and the prestigious Alem district. We also recommend paying attention to the caramel cakes "alphahores" (and actually caramel "dulce de leche"), mini-croissants, logically called "mediolunas", and traditional for Argentina grills "steamies" (the best are cooked at the Palacio del Bífé "). To skip a glass go to bars of the same Alem.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Mar del Plata
The main architectural heritage of Mar del Plata - historical mansions of the Victorian era in the old city center. Other attractions: The Maritime Museum with a huge collection of shells from around the world, the Aquarium where numerous ocean creatures play, the Lorenzo Scaglia Natural Science Museum, the Historical Museum. Nature lovers should visit the local zoo - on 8 hectares live about 300 species of animals, which can be seen not only during the day, but also during night excursions.
- Visit incendiary tango show and plunge into the history of Argentine tango.
- Enjoy delicious fish delicacies at Mar del Plata restaurants.
- If you are adventurous - be sure to visit the local casino, a little risk and, perhaps, you will become the owner of big money.
Do not regret going to the tango show at the theater Colon - the local dancers are famous for their art almost all over Argentina. Put on the "zero" or play a game of poker can be in the Casino, whose building is in itself a tourist attraction. It is worth to stroll along the deserted beaches around the city - for example, Waikiki Beach (where you can take surf lessons) or Playa Serena.