Mar del Plata
Argentina · Buenos AiresAR
City in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Mar del Plata is a city of the Atlantic Coast, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the seat of General Pueyrredón district. Mar del Plata is the second largest city in Buenos Aires Province. The name "Mar del Plata" is short for "Mar del Río de la Plata," and means "sea of the Río de la Plata basin" or "adjoining sea to the (River) Plate region." Mar del Plata is one of the major fishing ports and the biggest seaside beach resort in Argentina. With a population of 682,605 as per the 2022 census [INDEC], it is the 5th largest city in Argentina.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 541,951
- Coordinates
- -38.000, -57.556
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata belongs to Buenos Aires, Argentina and has the feel of a sizeable city. Around 541,951 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Mar del Plata is strongest on nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Mar del Plata
Nature in Mar del Plata
(17)The nature shortlist for Mar del Plata: Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Mar del Plata is actually tagged with. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Culture in Mar del Plata
(15)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals as culture options here. The category holds 15 entries in our dataset. The list follows Mar del Plata's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Mar del Plata
(13)Looking for water sports? Mar del Plata has Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. Counting everything, 13 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mar del Plata.
Nightlife in Mar del Plata
(7)Nightlife in Mar del Plata covers Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mar del Plata.
Adventure in Mar del Plata
(6)Under adventure, Mar del Plata is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Climbing and Skydiving. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mar del Plata.
Family in Mar del Plata
(4)Under family, Mar del Plata is tagged with Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Mar del Plata's own activity tags.
Sports in Mar del Plata
(2)Mar del Plata's sports entries include Golf and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Mar del Plata is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Mar del Plata
(1)Wellness lovers get Farms. All of it is drawn from Mar del Plata's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Mar del Plata
(2)Mar del Plata's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Mar del Plata is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Mar del Plata
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Mar del Plata stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Mar del Plata is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
Similar destinations
Places near Mar del Plata that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mar del Plata known for?
- Mar del Plata, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 541,951 residents.
- What can you do in Mar del Plata?
- Recorded activities in Mar del Plata include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Mar del Plata?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Mar del Plata stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Mar del Plata located?
- Mar del Plata is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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