Activities in Mar Del Plata
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Cabo Corrientes
As the sea lions attest, Mar del Plata is one of the best spots for fishing in Argentina. The rocky outcrop at Cabo Corrientes, just north of Playa Grande, is a good spot to try, as are the two breakwaters - Escollera Norte and Escollera Sur - at the port.
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Combi-Tur
Offers two-hour city tours (around Arg$15) daily at 10:30, 3:30 & 17:30 and excursions to nearby Sierra and Laguna del los Padres (around Arg$30; see ), leaving at noon and 15:30. Tours depart from Plaza Colón, at Colón and Arenales.
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Acción Directa
The rocky cliffs by the sea and the hills of Sierra de los Padres make for excellent climbing and rappelling. Acción Directa runs a school - they also offer mountain biking, canoeing and overnight active camping trips.
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Aeroclub Mar del Plata
For those really looking to get the heart racing, there’s a skydiving outfit just outside of town that offers daily jumps, weather permitting. Contact Aeroclub Mar del Plata.
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El Cobijo Cabalgatas
The nearby Sierra de los Padres is a good spot for horse riding, which can be arranged through El Cobijo Cabalgatas, which leads rides of 1.5 hours through the hills and around the lake.
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Escuela Argentina de Surfistas Profesionales
The Escuela Argentina de Surfistas Profesionales offers surfing classes and rents boards at Playa Grande during the summer. Find it at the beach, near the Yacht Club.
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Crucero Anamora
This 30m boat offers one-hour harbor tours (AR$39) several times daily in summer and twice daily on weekends in winter from Dársena B at the port.
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Complejo Recreativo Islas Malvinas
Freshwater fishing is popular at Laguna de los Padres, while You can rent gear from Complejo Recreativo Islas Malvinas, right near the lake.
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Estancia Ituzaingó
You can go horseback riding in the picturesque hills of Sierra de los Padres; contact Estancia Ituzaingó.
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Emtur office
Emtur conducts free organized tours of various city sights; register one day in advance at the office.
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Municipal Tourist Office
Emtur conducts free organized tours (called ‘Paseos Para Gente Inquieta’) of various city sights.
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