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shipment to Europe. He also built the iron dock
on Punta Iglesias.
In 1860 Meyrelles sold a 32-league tract of land,
including several
estancias
such as Laguna de
los Padres, San Julian de Vivoratá and La
Armoniá de Cobo to Peralta Ramos. This
proved a pivotal event in the history of Mar del
Plata.
Quite a visionary, Peralta Ramos recognized
the region's great potential as a summer resort
for families and dedicated himself to its devel-
opment. The town of Mar del Plata was offi-
cially founded on February 10, 1874 by a decree
signed by the Governor of the Province of Bue-
nos Aires, Mariano Acosta.
Pedro Luro took over the salting house in 1877.
His son, Dr. Pedro Olegario Luro developed the
Mar del Plata harbor, officially founded in 1923
as the “Puerto de Ultramar en Mar del Plata.”
Today the port at Mar del Plata is Argentina's
most important fishing port.
Did You Know?
In fact, 70% of the city's income is gen-
erated by the fishing industry.
At first, Mar del Plata was an exclusive sum-
mer resort attracting members of the high soci-
ety of Buenos Aires, including rich cattle
magnates and businessman, and noblemen
from Europe. The inauguration of the Hotel
Bristol in 1888 made it a social “must” to sum-
