What to do in Necochea, one of the most chosen summer destinations

In the middle, Balcarce and his constant reference to who was one of the best motorists in the world, Juan Manuel Fangiocauses, paradoxically, the march to slow down and then, already on 227, contemplate the sunflowers that open to the sky and multiply the brightness in the field.

But, to start, it is better to break the myths. Destiny has always been associated with the wind. Something that, in fact, is no different from any other coastal destination. The same is the temperature of the water. Necochea is a proposal that convinces due to its status as a city. Something that, like Mar del Plata, distinguishes them from the rest of the Buenos Aires resorts. A leading tourist destination for the western region of the province of Buenos Aires, the Cuyo area and for the inhabitants of Río Negro who are looking for another type of beach than those they have on their Atlantic coast.

“We are characterized by being a destination where tourists choose us for the nature, the tranquility on the beaches and the activities that can be carried out based on this, added to an infrastructure that allows us to provide a good service,” he tells Ámbito, the Secretary of Tourism and Productive Development, Matias Sierra.

“After the pandemic, these characteristics were enhanced when choosing a vacation destination, and we have a captive audience in high season that is the family, with children and adolescents,” explains the official in whom the boss trusted communal, Arturo Rojasto put in charge of a key portfolio in a coastal district.

And he adds that “we also detect a high percentage of couples who choose our city, who stay in both Necochea and Quequén and that we are interested in attracting more and more.” The mention of Quequén is not just another one. The town where one of the most important grain ports in the country is located became one of the most chosen places for those tourists with greater purchasing power. Something similar to what has been happening with Costa Esmeralda in the La Costa party.

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It is quite a challenge. More so taking into account that, this season, due to the national economic blow, the way of spending the summer changed. Of the 6 or 7 average days of stay this year, fewer overnight stays were recorded. As well as a drop in consumption in gastronomic establishments.

Gastronomic offer

Despite this, spaces dedicated to gastronomy abound in quantity and quality. And just walk through the city center as well as the side streets to find all kinds of offers. La Industrial (Avenida 59, 1866) is an invitation to enjoy an extensive menu in which chicken stuffed with a delicious mushroom sauce and vegetarian moqueca stand out. Without a doubt, the best place in the city to go with children due to its large recreation space.

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For grill lovers, La Posta (Avenida 10 and 95) is an invitation to the best of Argentine meat. In an ideal location, meters from Miguel Lillo Park. While for seafood fans, a classic: the Spanish Taberna (calle 83, 350), with a good variety of dishes at an affordable price.

But if it’s about eating at noon, outdoors and enjoying the best area of ​​Necochea beach, well to the south, “where the sun meets the sea and merges into epic sunsets,” says Zeta, in charge from the Karamawi parador (Avenida 2 and Pinos del Japon), in dialogue with Ámbito.

And it shows that “the magic does not end there, the enjoyment continues with a barbecue of fish and seafood, an excellent paella or a good pint watching live shows during the after beach. The complex has shade units and all the services of central spas to spend unforgettable days on the beach, but away from the noise. Without a doubt, a perfect plan for those families who want an exclusive experience on their vacation.”

Challenge and experience

Today for Necochea the main challenge is in the low and mid season, which is why Tourism aims to install the district as a base for sporting events. “We already have dates for large-scale meetings such as the Open Volleyball and the Sur Cup (International Children’s Soccer Tournament) with high hotel occupancy outside of the summer. The city has everything to hold a sporting event of any discipline, with infrastructure, fields, open and closed spaces, natural settings, and competitive prices for that time of year,” says Sierra.

The thing is, at the end of the day, Necochea is a different destination. A city that stands out for its tranquility and extensive beaches so that tourists can choose from a wide range of accommodation options of different categories, nightlife, hiking, surfing, cycling, trips to the Médano Blanco, thermal complex, excursions. quadricycle (Motomanía, on Avenida 2 and Pinolandia, stands out for its service) and baptismal flights (check with the Aeroclub, call 2262492766).

With almost 100 meters above sea level, and in the middle of a paradisiacal landscape, the Médano Blanco, considered a natural viewpoint par excellence, has an unparalleled sandboard track and a spectacular experience for 4×4 adventure. Walks through this area open up the possibility of enjoying nature in a different way.

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Its hot springs, located 45 kilometers away, are ideal to get away from everyday worries and even to change the air of your own vacation through thermal baths, spa circuit, mud therapy, hydromassages and a varied cuisine.

Back in the city center, night walks under ideal weather add up to reconnecting after a day at the beach. At bedtime, the San Martín hotel (Calle 6, 4198) offers the possibility of a good rest just meters from the beach and the best gastronomic establishments. It is a hotel with history, with 56 rooms where guests can enjoy their stay.

And to start the day, the perfect breakfast. Either at the hotel or at Gros (calle 8, 3996) or El Pastelero (calle 10, 4127). The first, ideal for enjoying a fresh breakfast while the second is an invitation to take the sweet treat by heart and carry a bag to take to the beach.

And what can we say about Miguel Lillo Park and its 640 hectares. Located in the south of Villa Díaz Vélez and bordering the sea, parallel to the coast, it is a forest reserve and a green lung of the city, where many of the neighbors gather for the sunset between mates and bills. .

For those used to spending the summer in the same place, Necochea is the opportunity to live a different experience. With all the comforts, services and the enjoyment of a city that invites you to fall in love. For the first, second or third time.