Popularly known as the " Ciudad Feliz" ( Happy City) , Mar del Plata combines the charm and beauty of the natural resources with the high quality infrastructure, services and hospitality of its people. It is located in Buenos Aires Province on the oriental foothills of the Northern Hills, by the Atlantic Ocean, and is 47 km long. To get to this region you can take Nº 2 National Route and Nº 11 Provincial Route . There is an International Airport called Brigadier Bartolomé de la Colina a few kilometers away from the city that operates 10 daily flights from Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata has a temperate climate dominated by masses of humid, hot, sea subtropical air from the semipermanent anticyclone of the Atlantic. The average temperature is higher than 22º C in the hottest month, the annual average temperature is 14º C and the maximum registered temperature is 35º C. This city is the perfect combination for those who search for tranquility and rest as well as for the possibility of finding everlasting noise and entertainment. Cliffs, ravines, dunes and long beaches help you to enjoy the sun of Summer through bike crossings, horse rides or four trax excursions. In the air, you can enjoy paragliding, tandem or first flights and also water sports such as windsurfing, jet skiing, diving sailing and swimming. The most outstanding places and excursions in " La Feliz" are Colón Square, el Torreón del Monje ( The Tower of the Monk ) , Los Troncos neighbourhood, the Port and Mar del Plata Sailing Club, Punta Mogotes, Barrancas de los lobos, De los Padres Hill and Lagoon and Chapadmalal Beach apart from the Crafts Fair and the Sea Museum. At night, pubs, discos, casino and bingos are ready to receive the most demanding tourists. Theatres are full when having on stage the most important plays of the season. There are also world wide known Festivals of Movies, Music and Shows in Summer. Mar del Plata is a city with many challenging opportunities and, each tourist finds his own place. You already know about Mar del Plata , you must discover it now.
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