10 Free Things to do in Mar del Plata That You Shouldn't Miss

April 12, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Argentina's top beach resort town, Mar del Plata boasts 10 miles of sandy beaches, from family-oriented La Perla in the north to very popular Bristol in the center and sophisticated Faro in the south. Regardless of the beach, expect very dense crowds, particularly in the summer months. Once an elite enclave, it now attracts visitors of all budgets.
Restaurants in Mar del Plata

1. Mar del Plata Cathedral

Calle B Mitre 1780, Mar del Plata B7600DRN Argentina +54 223 495-0395 http://www.catedralmardelplata.org.ar
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,225 reviews

Mar del Plata Cathedral

This soaring, neo-Gothic-style cathedral was built near the turn of the century.

2. Playa Escondida

Ruta prov. 11, Mar del Plata 7600 Argentina +54 223 527-4777 [email protected] http://www.playaescondida.com.ar
Excellent
45%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Playa Escondida

Playa Escondida is the only beach official nudist of Argentina, offers all the services of a resort of the first level. Bar, restaurant gourmet, swimming pool, massages, covered parking, sun chairs, parasols, showers, first aids.

3. Torre Tanque

C/ Mendoza y Falucho, Mar del Plata Argentina +54 223 499-2924 http://www.osmgp.gov.ar/osse/visitas-guiadas
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,483 reviews

Torre Tanque

Reviewed By 99MD2015 - San Francisco, United States

Magnificent city icon and the thought it was designed to contain water for the inhabitants nearby seems like an architectural extravagance. At first sighting, we thought it was a fortress overlooking the Atlantic ocean and overseeing maritime activity. Nope, just a colossal water tank.

4. Iglesia Stella Maris

Esq. Viamonte Calle Alte G Brown 1074, Mar del Plata B7600FTH Argentina +54 223 451-0256 http://adoratricesmdp.edu.ar/v2/index.php/iglesia-stella-maris-mar-del-plata
Excellent
53%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 539 reviews

Iglesia Stella Maris

Reviewed By guillermoi836 - Santa Ana, United States

I went to my sis wedding here, super nice church and safe secure lots of nice spots for pictures and cozy.

5. Parque Gral San Martin Mar del Plata

Boulevard Maritimo Patricio Peralta Ramos, Mar del Plata B7600 Argentina
Excellent
45%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 943 reviews

Parque Gral San Martin Mar del Plata

Reviewed By mariaX9797SV - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Visiting Mar del Plata and Miramar, two of the most beautiful argentine beaches, with two friends in may 2019

6. Gruta de Lourdes

Calle Magallanes 4000, Mar del Plata B7603GVT Argentina +54 223 480-3072 http://www.mardelplata.com/puerto/gruta-de-lourdes.html
Excellent
46%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 825 reviews

Gruta de Lourdes

7. Espacio Unzue

Calle Rio Negro 3500, Mar del Plata B7600IDB Argentina +54 223 474-1288 http://www.desarrollosocial.gob.ar/unzue
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Espacio Unzue

8. Punta Mogotes

Balneario Punta Mogotes, Mar del Plata B7600 Argentina
Excellent
30%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,158 reviews

Punta Mogotes

Popular for its sports centers, restaurants and vast stretch of sand and surf, this beach offers something for everyone.

Reviewed By 543lidiae

I love this beach & always like to spend time there because fewer people come, specially in November. it's before the start of the summer season but the week end I was there the sun was out & was able to rent a cabana for the day. There are restaurants in most of this places so it was a very satisfactory day. You need a car to get to it!!

9. Laguna de los Padres

Ruta Nacional 226, Mar del Plata B7606PVA Argentina +54 223 454-2106 http://www.sierradelospadres.com.ar/laguna.htm
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 1,201 reviews

Laguna de los Padres

10. Plaza Colon

Calle Buenos Aires 2100 Frente al mar, Mar del Plata B7600EEH Argentina
Excellent
21%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 602 reviews

Plaza Colon

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