Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Lamadrid 3870; admission AR$10; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 2-6pm Sat & Sun)
In the Villa Emilio
Mitre (1930), a former summer residence of the Argentine oligarchy, this museum
houses a superb collection of late-19th-century photographs, along with other exhibits re-
calling Mar del Plata's colorful past.
Centro Cultural
Villa Victoria
CULTURAL CENTER
( 492-0569; Matheu 1851; admission AR$10; 10am-1pm & 5-9pm Jan & Feb, 1-7pm Wed-Mon
Mar-Dec)
Victoria Ocampo, founder of the literary journal
Sur,
hosted literary salons with
prominent intellectuals from around the world at this, her summer chalet. It's now a cul-
tural center that features changing art and cultural exhibitions.
Catedral de los Santos
Pedro y Cecilia
CHURCH
(
www.catedralmardelplata.org.ar
; 8am-8pm)
Facing the leafy Plaza San Martín, this neo-
Gothic building features gorgeous stained glass, an impressive central chandelier from
France, English tiled floors and occasional choral concerts.
Torre Tanque
TOWER
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 451-4681; Falucho 995; 8am-4:45pm Mon-Fri)
This interesting medieval-style
water storage tower, atop Stella Maris hill, was finished in 1943 and is still functioning.
It offers awesome views over Mar del Plata and further out to sea.
Aquarium Mar del Plata
AQUARIUM
( 467-0700;
www.mdpaquarium.com.ar
; Av Martínez de Hoz 5600; adult/3-10yr AR$139/99;
10am-6pm Fri-Sun Apr-Nov, daily Dec-Mar)
Located 14km south of the center, near the light-
house, is Mar del Plata's aquarium. Animals on display include penguins, flamingos, cro-
codiles and lots of fish. There are sea-lion, dolphin and waterskiing shows, along with a
cinema. You can also swim with sharks (among other watery creatures) and sit on the
beach. Get here on bus 221 or 511D.
Laguna de los Padres
LAKE
A popular weekend destination for
marplatenses
(residents of Mar del Plata), this lake
(13km from Mardel along RN226) offers a bucolic setting and countless activities, in-
