Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mercado de Pulgas
MARKET
(Plaza Rocha; 10am-6pm Fri-Sun)
This relaxed flea market, selling everything including
the kitchen sink, is at 20 de Septiembre between San Martín and Av Luro, seven blocks
northwest of Plaza San Martín.
Information
There are several money exchanges along San Martín and Rivadavia, including
Jonestur
Post office
(cnr Av Luro & Santiago del Estero)
Tourist office
(
495-1777;
www.turismomardelplata.gov.ar
; Blvd Marítimo 2240;
10am-8pm
Mar-Dec, to 10pm Jan & Feb)
Centrally located and exceptionally helpful.
Getting There & Away
AIR
From Mardel's Ástor Piazzolla International Airport, 10km north of town,
Aerolíneas
have several daily flights to Buenos Aires.
BUS
Mar del Plata's sparkling bus terminal is next to the train station, about 2km northwest of
the beach. To reach the center, cross Av Luro in front of the terminal and take local bus
511, 512 or 513 heading southeast; taxis cost about AR$25.
In the city center, the ticket agency
Central de Pasajes
( 493-7843; cnr San Martín &
Corrientes; 10am-8pm)
sells long-distance bus tickets for most companies, saving you a
trip to the terminal.
Buses from Mar del Plata
DESTINATION
COST (AR$)
DURATION (HR)
Bahía Blanca
242
7
Bariloche
880
18-20
Buenos Aires
252-281
5½
Córdoba
612-699
16-18
Mendoza
725
18-20
