Mar del Plata is a major tourism destination in Argentina and received during each summer millions of visitors, thereby producing a jump in the number of inhabitants, so much so that sometimes has risen to multiply ten times the stable population. To receive such a wave of visitors, Mar del Plata has a complete tourism infrastructure. Besides tourism offer in summer, the so-called Pearl of the Atlantic has a wide range for low season: spa health and beauty care, adventure tourism, eco-sports, fishing and cultural events are just some of the alternatives that city ​​offers its visitors as well as an interesting historical and natural heritage. At 20 kilometers from this city are the Laguna de los Padres and the Sierra de los Padres. Also takes place every year the "Film Festival of Mar del Plata", the only one class A film festival in South America with large influx of local and international spectators and artists.

At night, various pubs, discos, bingo and casino in Mar del Plata are prepared to meet the most demanding. Theaters are full of people to watch the most important plays of the season.

Mar del Plata is the perfect for those seeking tranquility and relaxation with the possibility of finding a bohemian city and entertainment.

How to get there

By plane. 45-minute flight from Buenos Aires (Aeroparque). Astor Piazzolla's international airport is located just 10 minutes from Mar del Plata downtown. Three airlines operate different national destinations with over forty weekly flights that increase during the summer season.

By Train. About four trains per day arriving to Mar del Plata. The trip from Buenos Aires has a duration of five hours.

By Car. The modern and secure Highway 2 connects Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata in four hours (404 km). Three routes (11 - 88 - 226) also link the Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires and the rest of Argentina.

In Bus. More than fifty bus companies connect Mar del Plata with the rest of the country. The trip from Buenos Aires takes about five hours.

Attractions and Activities

The beaches of Mar del Plata as the modern resort of Punta Mogotes offer umbrella hire, parking, restaurants, bars, sports facilities and recreational activities for all ages.

Mar del Plata port is an artificial harbour and is enclosed by two major piers, the North and South. It is a overseas and fishing seaport, which is under the jurisdiction of the Prefecture Mar del Plata.

You can exlore the city by Peatonal Mar del Plata. Because its characteristics, we recommend to make this journey by foot, with comfortable shoes. You have to calculate about 2 hours of time. If you are away from the center, you can reach it with most public transport lines in Mar del Plata.

La Rambla is another traditional place to walk in Mar del Plata. Its extensive sidewalks leads to Casino - Hotel Provincial Complex and Plazoleta Armada Argentina with Almirante Guillermo Brown and Los Lobos Monuments.

At La Rambla there are several casinos for gambling enthusiasts as Casino Central. Admission charge, but not for play at slot machines. Casino Central building and Hotel Provincial provide to Mar del Plata its beach and entertainment city character. Hotel Provincial It was built between 1938 and 1940 at the initiative of the provincial government.