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shop and restaurant. Bus routes #717 and #221
also run here.
Miramar
Founded in 1888, this lovely seaside resort is
known for its wide, peaceful beaches, quiet resi-
dential streets, and beachfront hotels. Many of
the older homes here resemble those in Mar del
Plata. The calm atmosphere is ideal for biking
and there are plenty of bike rental shops in
town. Though there is not a great deal of night-
life, there is a casino here as well as a golf club.
Did You Know?
The
Vivero Dunícolo Florentino
Ameghino
at 105 meters (344 feet)
above sea level, is the highest forested
dune in the country.
To get to Miramar follow Route 11 south 15
miles beyond Punta Mogotes.
Bosque de Peralta Ramos
Not far from Punta Mogotes, the Bosque de
Peralta Ramos was once the estate of the city's
founder Pedro Peralta Ramos. Now it is an
exclusive residential area of magnificent homes
hidden within tree-filled gardens. Groves of
eucalyptus, acacias, and cypresses afford resi-
dents here lots of privacy, while the silence is
often broken by birds singing. You'll find sev-
eral bike paths, playgrounds, artisan shops and
