Argentina Travel Group

The beaches in Mar Del Plata are very popular in January

The grandaddy of beach resorts in Argentina, Mar Del Plata hibernates in the winter but begins to stir in October. Things really get going in November when its film festival kicks off. And come January it seems like every Argentine has rounded up the family and headed towards the beach.

While that may be enough to turn off many travelers, there are a lot of fun events during this period. Many bands give free concerts on the beach and the nightclubs rock until the sun comes up. And while prices do go up, it’s hardly the gouging you would get in say Cancun or the coast of Spain. The tourism here is Argentine, so you don’t have to worry about “gringo prices”.

On new years day, 2012 the city will be the host for the symbolic start of the Dakar Rally.

Climate in Mar Del Plata

Best visited in the spring or summer (October to March). During the winter (June-August)temperatures can drop below freezing at nighttime and cold winds can make even a sunny day uncomfortable.

Hotels in Mar Del Plata

TRAVEL ALERT If you plan on visiting during the commencement of the Dakar 2012 Rally, which sets off from Mar Del Plata on January, 1st, 2011, you need to make reservations now. Mar Del Plata is habitually full at this time of year and once you add all the foreigners and crews coming from abroad, hotels in the city will undoubtedly sell out. To check hotel availability, visit one of the hotel sites listed below.

To check availability and prices of hotels in Mar Del Plata on Booking.com, Click here.

To comprare prices and read reviews of hotels in Mar Del Plata on Expedia, click here: Hotels in Mar Del Plata

Another excellent option is to look into a vacation rental. These are generally apartments, are well located and usually have their own kitchens and can sleep 4 people or more. And believe it or not, the price tends to be CHEAPER than hotels. Trip Advisor has the best selection: Vacation Rentals in Mar Del Plata

Hostels in Mar Del Plata

There are only two hostels in all of Mar Del Plata. Rumor is the municipality does not like them. To check availability of hostels in Mar Del Plata click here: Hostels in Mar Del Plata

By Air

The Mar Del Plata airport, Félix U Camet (MDQ) is located 10 kms north from the center. During the summer months of December, January and February, there are several daily flights to and from Buenos Aires. But as foreigners pay more to fly within Argentina, for non-residents of Argentina, the flight simply isn’t worth the cost. For more information on Mar Del Plata airport click here.

By Bus

The bus terminal (website) in Mar Del Plata (tel. (0223) 5613743) is located on Av. Luro and San Juan. Countless services to Buenos Aires. Taking a cama bus is worth the few extra pesos. The following companies offer bus service to Mar Del Plata:

Costera Criolla
El Cóndor
El Onda
El Rápido Argentino
Empresa Argentina
Flechabus
Micromar
Nueva Chevallier
Plaza
Plusmar
Rutamar

The official internet site of Mar Del Plata

The Aquasol Water Park, about 20kms outside of town on the road to Buenos Aires is a great destination for families. Open daily from 10am to 6pm from early December on.

Many theater companies from Buenos Aires move to Mar Del Plata during the summer. Plays and concerts nightly but only in Spanish.

The 26th Mar del Plata International Film Festival takes place between the 5th and 13th of November, 2011.