Beaches of Mar del Plata
Some of the best beaches in South America can be found in Mar del Plata, a relatively modern city on the Atlantic coast 400 kilometres from Buenos Aires. Beautiful beaches stretch for more than eight kilometres along the coast, which is also marked by windswept dunes and dramatic cliffs.
The Chica and Grande beaches are the closest to Mar del Plata’s modern cruise ship ports (they’re also popular with sea lions, who congregate in the waters around the city’s fishing wharves).
Once a playground for the wealthy, the city is now a mix of fine old mansions and newer resorts along the city’s magnificent waterfront, which features numerous parks, squares, and gardens.
The excellent Juan Manuel Fangio Museum, dedicated to one of the world’s greatest Formula One drivers and containing over 100 cars and 500 trophies, is located in Mar del Plata. An exhibit dedicated to the first automobile, an 1886 Daimler, is a highlight.
A visit to the Mar del Plata Aquarium, with its many marine attractions such as dolphin and seal shows, penguins, tortoises, and flamingos, is one of the most popular things to do for families.…