Things to do in Mar Del Plata
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La Bodeguita del Medio
Named after one of Hemingway’s favorite haunts, the mojitos at this atmospheric joint do him proud and are two-for-one between 7pm and 9pm. The Cuban dishes and bar snacks all go down well, and there’s occasional live music.
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Teatro Municipal Colón
Offers live dance and comedy performances.
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Mako Team
Mako Team offers daily eight-hour ocean fishing excursions.
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Bicicletería Madrid
Bicycles can be rented from Bicicletería Madrid.
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Teatro Auditorium
Part of the casino complex, this place offers quality musical theater.
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Pizzeria Francesco
This family-style place in Los Troncos is perfect for a quick bite before bar-hopping.
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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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Teatro Santa Fe
There is a number of theatre options in Mar del Plata, view live dance and comedy shows at this venue.
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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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Estancia Ituzaingó
You can go horseback riding in the picturesque hills of Sierra de los Padres; contact Estancia Ituzaingó.
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Via Veneto
Good coffee and medialunas (croissants) can be found at this café, with well-priced daily specials posted on its windows.
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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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Piedra Buena
One of the best seafood restaurants down at the port, and the most atmospheric, there’s a huge menu – the seafood bisque comes highly recommended.
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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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Feria de los Artesanos
Vendors set up their stalls every summer afternoon on Plaza San Martín to sell everything from mate gourds and knives to sweaters and silverwork.
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Casa del Folklore
Music usually gets underway after 11pm at this lively peña (folk music club) northwest of downtown, where there’s plenty of food, drink and dancing.
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Sobremonte
Ground zero for the city’s most fashionable summertime clubbers, Sobremonte has three throbbing discos, a Mexican restaurant and a lounge all under one roof.
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Playa Escondida
For the adventurous, there’s Playa Escondida, some 25km south of Mardel and possibly Argentina’s only legal nude beach. Bus 221 gets you there.
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Almacén Condal
For traditional old atmosphere, you can’t beat this funky corner bar. Talk to the locals at the long bar while munching the pub grub – it’s sure to take you back in time.
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Mercado de Pulgas
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.
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Bocitas
This place can't be topped when it comes to cheap pizza; it's low on atmosphere, but you can't beat the opening hours, and the sidewalk tables are perfect for people-watching.
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La Piazetta
Popular with the locals, this Italian restaurant offers fine homemade pastas, along with meat and fish dishes and a great assortment of salads. The AR$38 lunch special is a good deal.
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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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El Anticuario
Proponents of the slow food philosophy, upscale Anticuario serves very good Mediterranean and seafood dishes like black halibut in oyster sauce, seafood paella or king crab in garlic.
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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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