La Plata Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the Buenos Aires province, Argentina
About La Plata
It covers an area of 940 km² at 9.87 m above the sea level. It sits on the "pampa húmeda" (wet pampas), 56 km south-east ofBuenos Airescity. La Plata was designed around a central axis marked by 51st and 53rd Avenues, where the main buildings and landmarks are located: the Cathedral, City Hall, Plaza Moreno (Moreno square), the Teatro Argentino, the Provincial Legislature and Government house around Plaza San Martín (San Martín square). It was designed by Pedro Benoit and his prestigious team, who are among the most distinguished in the world. His basic design was a perfect square, cut in half diagonally and with squares and parks in the intersections of avenues, grand tree-lined boulevards and a forest near the center of the city. Its weather is mild, with an annual average temperature of
Top Attractions in La Plata
Explore the best things to see and do in La Plata:
- ★Casa Mariani Teruggi
- ★Cemetery of La Plata
- ★Curutchet House
- ★Dardo Rocha Cultural Centre
- ★Dr Emilio Azzarini Thematic Museum
- ★La Plata Gymnastic and Fencing Club Museum
- ★Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti
- ★Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art
Where to Eat in La Plata
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴A Rienda Suelta
- 🍴Green Garden
- 🍴Olibar
Where to Stay in La Plata
- 🏨Grand Brizo La Plata
- 🏨Hotel Corregidor
La Plata Travel Guide Sections
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