Mar del Plata is an Argentine city located in the General Pueyrredón district in the province of Buenos Aires, 464 km away from Bahía Blanca and 415 km from the city of Buenos Aires. It is known as "La Feliz" nickname that emerged from an advertising campaign in the 1960s in order to promote tourism in the area.
The development of tourism in this city took off in the early twentieth century, Mar del Plata was the preferred vacation destination of the Argentine upper class, however, from the 40s, due to changes in labor laws, the middle class people began to frequent the city, which prompted the construction of new hotels with more accessible services for the working class. Enrique Thomas, journalist and film director who created the nickname of the city, used to refer to Mar del Plata as "one of the few cities in the world where rich people and workers coexist, in the middle of beaches, sand and numerous promenades". It is estimated that in the 1970s the city received more than 3 million tourists annually.
Nowadays, Mar del Plata is the most important seaside city in Argentina and the second most important tourism city, preceded only by Buenos Aires.
Hot and humid summers are followed by cold and windy winters, throughout the year the temperature usually varies between 4 ° C to 25 ° C, with absolute maximums of -1 ° C and 31 ° C.
Historically the sport has had a prominent presence in the city, since in 1978 its sports complex was the venue for the Soccer World Cup of that year and later, it was the venue for the 1995 Pan American Games and then the 2008 Davis Cup.
From Buenos Aires, you can get to Mar del Plata easily by road through the RP2 road in a 5-hour trip
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Tank Tower
Located at the highest point of Loma Stela Maris, this structure has the most special viewpoint in Mar del Plata. You can climb to the highest point of the tower through 194 steps or take the elevator. Once there you will have an impressive 360 ° view.
Laguna de los Padres Nature Reserve
This natural reserve is located in the Sierra de los Padres and is a small paradise for resting that is very close to Mar del Plata.
It is beautiful all year round, but in autumn the landscape turns into a mosaic of ocher, red and brown colors. You cannot leave here without trying the cheeses, cold cuts and liqueurs.
Beaches in Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata has 47 kilometers of coastline, so it has many beaches, but it was not until 2019 that Mar del Plata once again had a public one.
Until recently all the beaches of Mar del Plata were administered by private entities. But now you can go to Playa Las Toscas, very close to the casino, lay down your towel freely and enjoy a relaxed day without anyone stopping you.
Peralta Ramos Forest
In the southern part of Mar del Plata is the Peralta Ramos Forest, a place of culture, tradition and fresh air. Here there are cabins, restaurants and beautiful trails.
This is the most traditional place in this great city, here you will find the essence of Argentine sweets, the best bread and the best mate. La Casa del Té is a mandatory stop to have the best snack in all Mar del Plata.
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