Mar del Plata / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots around Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata’s waterfront is interrupted by beaches, public gardens, working docks and historic buildings. These ideas name places where the shoreline or city architecture can shape a photograph.
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Parque San Martín
This coastal park includes a monument to General San Martín and views of the sea. From a park path, place a strip of greenery below the horizon to connect the garden with the water.
Search Google MapsCathedral of Saints Peter and Cecilia
The cathedral faces Plaza San Martín. Photograph its pointed Gothic Revival façade from the square, leaving room above the tower in a vertical frame.
Search Google MapsPlaya Varese
Playa Varese lies on a sheltered bay with breakwaters. From the promenade above the sand, use the curve of the shoreline to guide the eye across the bay.
Search Google MapsTorre Tanque
The stone water tower stands on Loma de Stella Maris. From the pavement on Falucho or Mendoza, frame the roof and stonework together in a view of the exterior.
Search Google MapsRambla sea lions
The stone sea lion sculptures are a landmark of the Rambla. Make one figure a foreground anchor, with the seafront behind it, while leaving the walking route open.
Search Google MapsBanquina de Pescadores
The fishing quay is part of Mar del Plata’s working port. From an accessible public area, look for the boats and harbour structures as layers, and respect any active port barriers.
Search Google MapsPlaza Colón
Plaza Colón links the city to the Casino and Hotel Provincial near the seafront. From a path in the square, use the surrounding architecture to frame the view.
Search Google MapsLa Perla waterfront
La Perla is one of the city’s beachfront areas. From its public seafront route, create a layered photograph with the sand in the foreground and the sea beyond.
Search Google MapsTorreón del Monje
The Torreón del Monje has the appearance of an old fort on Punta Piedras. From the public coast walk, include its silhouette and a portion of the shoreline in the same frame.
Search Google MapsPlaza Mitre
Plaza Mitre is one of Mar del Plata’s established public green spaces. Pick a route through the square and use its line to draw the eye across the frame.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires: Recorré Mar del Plata
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Audioguías extendidas
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Catedral de los Santos Pedro y Cecilia
- Catedral de Mar del Plata: Visita
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Playas y balnearios
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Torre Tanque
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Paseos
- Argentina.gob.ar: Escultura Lobos marinos
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Audioguías
- Municipalidad de General Pueyrredon: Espacios verdes
- Turismo Mar del Plata: Guía accesible
- Argentina.gob.ar: Conjunto Casino y Hotel Provincial