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La Plata
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires Province, the main state of Argentina. It is placed on the "pampa húmeda" (wet pampas), 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires city, at 34º 55' south latitude and 57º 17' west longitude.
Understand
It covers an area of 940.38 km2 and it's at 9,87 mts. above the sea level.
Its weather is mild, with an annual average temperature of 16.3C and an average rainfall of 1023 mm per year. The average humidity is of 77.6% and the predominant southeast winds blow during four months in the year.
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Drink
Wilkenny Irish Pub & Restaurant. Calle 11 y 50.
Sleep
Howard Johnson Inn Corregidor, Calle 6 n° 1026 ( entre 53 y 54 ) - La Plata C.P. B1900DJF Buenos Aires - Argentina, Tel: (54 221) 425-6800, Fax (54 221) 425-6805, . Four Stars Hotel.
La Plata is the capital city of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as of the partido of La Plata. The city was planned to serve as the capital of the province after the city of Buenos Aires was declared as the federal district in 1880. Per the , the city proper has a population of 574,369 and its metropolitan area has 694,253 inhabitants.
La Plata was officially founded by governor Dardo Rocha on November 19 1882.
Its current mayor is Julio Alak.
History and brief description
Rocha decided to erect a new city to host the provincial government institutions and the planned university. Urban planner Pedro Benoit designed a city layout based on a rationalist conception of urban centers. The city (see figure) has the shape of a square with a central park and two diagonal avenues, north-south and east-west. This design is copied in a self-similar manner in small blocks of six by six blocks in length. Other than the diagonals, all streets are on a rectangular grid, and are numbered consecutively. Thus, La Plata is nicknamed "la ciudad de las diagonales" ("city of diagonals"). It is also called "la ciudad de los tilos" ("city of tilia") because of the large number of linden trees lining the streets.
The city design and its buildings are said to possess a strong Freemason symbolism. This is said to be a consequence of both Rocha and Benoit being Freemasons.
The designs for the government buildings were chosen in an international architectural competition. Thus, the Governor Palace was designed by Italians, City Hall by Germans, etc. Electric street lighting was installed in 1884, and was the first of its kind in Latin America.
The cathedral of La Plata, in Gothic style, is the largest church in Argentina.
The Curutchet House is one of the two buildings by Le Corbusier in South America (with Gustavo Capanema Palace in Rio de Janeiro).
The La Plata University was founded in 1897 and nationalized in 1905. It is well-known for its observatory and paleontology museum. Ernesto Sabato graduated in physics; he went on to teach at the Sorbonne and the MIT before becoming a famed novelist. Doctor René...
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Hotels in La Plata
 | Esplendor Palermo  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Guatemala, 4931 |  |
| Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30 in the restaurant, which remains open until 00:00. The happy hour takes place every day from 17:00 to 20:00 in the lobby or on the terrace.
Esplendor Palermo has also a bar that was specially designed to match with the nightlife of the area. It is a cosy and seductive place where people can have fascinating drinks. ... more | | |
| | Dazzler Suites Arroyo |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Suipacha, 1359 | |
| American buffet breakfast is served on the terrace by the swimming pool between 7:00 and 10:30.
The restaurant is open from 11:00 until 23:00. It is specialized in the international cuisine and counts with a seating capacity for 50 people.
The terrace has a seating capacity for 14 people. The smokers' area in the open garden with heating system can accomodate 16 people. ... more | | |
| | Hotel Dazzler Camberland |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Ruta 8 km, 64,5 Fátima | |
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 | May Flower Suites  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Parana 720 | |
| The boutique hotels are distinguished from the rest by their personalized services and refined taste. Mostly, they have from 25 to 60 rooms, what allows them to develop a closer relationship with their guests.
This concept was born in Spain with the “hostales”, when people with certain needs rented some of the rooms of their houses and offered a very special and customized treatment to the visitors. ... more | | | | More hotels in La Plata |
| Hot Air Balloon Flight from Buenos Aires |
5 hours |
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The Air Balloon Ride takes place either at dawn or at sunset, since it is at that time that allows for better weather conditions.
The balloon flies over Capilla del Se?or area, only 90Km from the Federal Capital; it lasts for about an hour and a half, including the take-off and landing maneuvering.
From above, you can appreciate the wonderful scenery of the pampas while you are enjoying a unique, quiet and moving experience.
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| Argentina's Opera Pampa |
4 hours |
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This is an exciting show! It reviews the gaucho's epic adventure and his traditions, from the arrival of the horse in the Americas until the birth of the nation. There are 50 dancers and horsemen onstage. The most dazzling and colorful Argentina dances renewed and with splendid choreographs. There are beautiful horses of many different breeds, amazing light and sound effects, as well as fireworks.
After the show you may taste the famous Argentina beef and discover its rich, tender taste. The beef is grilled in a typical gaucho barbecue pit.
But that's not all. After the show, you can visit a fine winery where the best Argentinean wines are made. You may sample these wines over dinner or buy them in gift-wrapped boxes or cases.
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| Buenos Aires by Night - Tango Show |
4 hours |
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The night life in Buenos Aires is famous worldwide because of all the variety of entertainment it has to offer to its residents as well as to visitors. A night out in Buenos Aires is next to none in entertainment value and variety, there is something for everyone, all in a safe and vibrant environment.
Enjoy a TANGO show that will contribute to make your stay in this magical city unforgettable.
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