Museo de La Plata.

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Museo de La Plata

The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast


Founded in 1884, this excellent museum features the paleontological, zoological, archaeological and anthropological finds of famous Patagonian explorer Francisco P Moreno. The eclectic collection includes Egyptian tomb relics, Jesuit art, amusing taxidermy, and an impressive array of skeletons, fossils, rocks and minerals, scary insects and reconstructed dinosaurs. There’s also a cafe.

The neoclassical building has a grand pillared entrance and fabulous stained-glass windows, sweeping wooden staircases and tiled floors inside.


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1. Paseo del Bosque

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2. Planetario

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In La Plata's Paseo del Bosque is this planetarium and observatory, with shows at weekends. Stargazing sessions are sometimes offered on Fridays from 8pm…

3. Bioparque La Plata

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Within the Paseo del Bosque parkland is the former zoo, which is in the process of being transformed into a 'bioparque' housing only animals native to…

4. Casa Curutchet

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5. Casa de Gobierno

0.78 MILES

The Flemish Renaissance Casa de Gobierno houses the provincial governor and his retinue. The building is closed to the public.

6. Pasaje Dardo Rocha

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The French Classic Pasaje Dardo Rocha was once La Plata’s main railroad station and is now the city’s major cultural center, hosting performances and…

7. Palacio de la Legislatura

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In front of Plaza San Martín is the ornate Palacio de la Legislatura, in German Renaissance style. The building is closed to the public.

8. Teatro Argentino

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The Teatro Argentino is a fantastically ugly concrete monolith, but boasts great acoustics and quality ballet, symphony and opera performances.