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tures arms used by the Army of the Desert,
antique money and riding gear.
El Faro Punta Mogotes
Following the beachfront Avenida MartÃnez de
Hoz a few blocks further south from the Port,
you'll come to Punta Mogotes and the Punta
Mogotes Lighthouse. Built in 1891 and modern-
ized in 1975, it was once one of the most modern
lighthouses in South America. Also on Punta
Mogotes at Avenida Hoz 5600 is the
Aquarium
Mar del Plata
(open seven days a week, 9 am
to 8 pm; no tickets sold after 2 pm). All the
usual attractions are here, including dolphin
shows, sea lions, waterskiing demonstrations,
aquariums and water games. Admission is
around $12 for kids and $15 for adults.
Barranca de los Lobos
Continuing south along the coastal highway
#11, just under five miles outside town you'll
reach the Barranca de los Lobos (Sea Lions
Ravine). These 45-meter (148-foot) cliffs afford
a great view of the neighboring cliffs along the
coast. The beaches below are a popular spot for
fishing and many also come here to explore the
small coastal caves within the cliffs.
The government-run
Chapadmalad
hotel
complex, which belongs to the Secretary of
Tourism, is about six miles south from here.
Open to the public, it has its own beaches, play-
grounds, watersports facilities and a coffee
