Mar del Plata

Temples & religious sites

Mar del Plata Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mar del Plata, Argentina. It's a fine spot for a downtown stroll while admiring its grand architecture.

Zoos & aquariums

Mar del Plata Museum of the Sea

A former marine life museum and aquarium on the Mar del Plata coast, once home to a wide variety of sea creatures. It closed in 2012 and can no longer be visited.

Museums & galleries

Villa Ortiz Basualdo

An art museum in Mar del Plata housed in a mansion designated as a national monument of Argentina. Here you can admire elegant architecture while viewing artworks at the same time.

Museums & galleries

Bridge House

Designed in 1942 by Argentine architect Amancio Williams, this house is notable for its unique structure built over a stream. Considered one of the 20th century's defining works of modernist architecture, it's well worth a visit for architecture enthusiasts.

Views & landmarks

Mar del Plata Water Tower

A water tower that supplies the city of Mar del Plata, built between 1939 and 1943 in Tudor Revival style. Its distinctive look makes it a standout landmark in the city center.

Nature

Playa Bristol

Mar del Plata's signature beach, once famed as a resort favored by Buenos Aires high society. It remains a great place to stroll along the shore and unwind.

Museums & galleries

Museum of Contemporary Art of Mar del Plata

A contemporary art museum in Mar del Plata. It's a pleasant place to spend a relaxed afternoon viewing a wide range of contemporary artworks.

Museums & galleries

Punta Mogotes Lighthouses

A lighthouse on the coast of Mar del Plata, it's one of the city's iconic scenic spots. It's a great place for a walk while taking in ocean views.