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Things to see in Mar del Plata (Argentina): 17 places and when to go
Mar del Plata is a city in Argentina with around 556,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (6), Architecture (3), With kids (2). The best known are Mar del Plata Cathedral, Casa del Puente and Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Museum of Art. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Argentina · -38, -57.58
- Population
- About 556,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (6) · Architecture (3) · With kids (2) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), 364 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mar del Plata
The places in and around Mar del Plata, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mar del Plata CathedralCathedral in Argentina2.7 km
- Casa del PuenteHouse declared a National Historical Monument designed by Amancio Williams and Delfina Gálvez in Mar del Plata, Argentina1.1 km
- Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Museum of ArtMunicipal museum in Mar del Plata, Argentina4.0 km
- Playa BristolBeach in Mar del Plata, Argentina3.5 km
- Mar Chiquita lighthouseLighthouse in Argentina28 km
- Punta Mogotes LighthousesLighthouse declared a national historic monument of Argentina11 km
- Miramar LighthouseLighthouse in Argentina38 km
- Mar del Plata natural reserveNatural reserve in Mar del Plata7.0 km
- Zoo BatánWith kids13 km
- Antares FaroBrewery11 km
- AquopolisWith kids11 km
- BeerManBrewery2.6 km
- Casa de Emilio CanzaniHistory3.0 km
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales PachamamaMuseum19 km
- Submarine Force MuseumMuseum5.9 km
- Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales 'Lorenzo Scaglia'Museum3.1 km
- Provincial Museum of Contemporary ArtProvincial Museum of Contemporary Art in Mar del Plata, Argentina4.3 km
When to go to Mar del Plata
The best time to visit Mar del Plata is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:22
- FebBest time13:25
- MarBest time12:18
- AprBest time11:00
- MayPossible9:57
- JunPossible9:23
- JulPossible9:37
- AugPossible10:32
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time13:01
- NovBest time14:06
- DecBest time14:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 23. In January, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mar del Plata
The nearest main airport is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE, Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)), 364 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Balcarce, Buenos Aires6 places62 km
- Mar de Ajó8 places164 km
- Azul, Buenos Aires6 places244 km
- Laprida5 places288 km
- Coronel Pringles5 places331 km
- La Plata13 places346 km
And all of Argentina, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mar del Plata?
The best known: Mar del Plata Cathedral, Casa del Puente, Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Museum of Art, Playa Bristol, Mar Chiquita lighthouse. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mar del Plata?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Mar del Plata?
The nearest main airport is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 364 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mar del Plata as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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