La Plata
The city of La Plata in Argentina is 55 km. (34 miles) away from Buenos Aires City and is the capital of the Buenos Aires Province. Known for its high quality faculties (UNLP), La Plata is a lively bustling university city. The city can be visited easily in one day from from Buenos Aires.
La Plata attempted to be taken into the Unesco World Heritage list for its unique city layout which consists
of blocks (cuadras) crossed by diagonal streets (unique in Latin America).
Every 7 blocks there is a 'plaza' (public square) which act as green lungs and as recreational places.
The picturesque train station of La Plata has been used in the opening sequence of the movie "7 years in Tibet" (the "Gratz" signs they used on the train platforms in the movie were only taken away years later).
Have a look at some of these wonderful hotels in La Plata.
"República de los Niños" (Children's Republic) is the biggest undertaking for children in South America. It's not too far from La Plata and although it's very picturesque it's also devoid of children.
The Museum of Natural Sciences with unique exhibitions of Patagonian findings and the Cathedral on Plaza Moreno are the highlights of the city.
La Plata Highlights
Plaza Moreno
The main square of La Plata offers some of the most important buildings of the city.
Cathedral of La Plata
One of the most impressive cathedrals of Argentina, the beautiful neo-gothic cathedral of La Plata stands on Plaza Moreno. A tour of the cathedral includes an elevator ride to the top.
Palacio Municipal
Lies opposite the cathedral on Plaza Moreno
Museo y Archivo Dardo Rocha
On the west of Plaza Moreno you find the vacation house of Darda Rocha, the creator of La Plata.
Teatro Argentino
Not quite the most attractive building of the city but is the place to be for classical music performances.
Pasaje Dardo Rocha
Very nice building that onces was La Plata's train station. It serves as a cultural centrum today with many exhibitions in the four museums that it houses.
Paseo del Bosque
Relaxing green area with lots of trees and a lake. It's great for a relaxing walk and to visit some of the interesting sights within.
Anfiteatro Martin Fierro
Open air theater in the Paseo del Bosque.
Observatorio Astonómico
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
One of the best museums of Argentina with findings of Francisco Moreno, the famous Patagonian explorer. Dried out mummies, breathtaking skeletons, tomb relics, reconstructed dinosaurs, etc... The museum is four stories high with many display rooms.
© Photograph "La Plata" by Portal La Plata
