If you are from Mar del Plata or are or will be in La Feliz, you have to know that there are three unmissable destinations very close. We talk about Santa Clara del Mar, Balcarce and the Sierra and Laguna de los Padres, which are just a few kilometers away and offer a lot for tourists. They are ideal for enjoying, walking and resting and at Ámbito Financiero we present each one and how to get there by car from Mar del Plata.
Santa Clara del Mar
Just 18 km from Mar del Plata, there is the calm pace of Santa Clara del Mar, with its beautiful beaches away from the crowds.. In addition to enjoying quiet beaches, those seeking adrenaline will find many options: horseback riding, cycling, boat fishing, kayaking, paragliding and jet skis These are some of the activities that can be done there.
On the other hand, cloudy days are ideal for walks along the coast.tours along the artisans’ walk and rides in bicycle.
How to get: from the center of Mar del Plata, continuing north along the Bv. Maritime, it connects with Route 11, it is 18 km to Santa Clara del Mar.
Balcarce
Surrounded by mountains, streams and lagoons, Balcarce is ideal for practicing sports such as trekking, fishing, water sports, paragliding, 4×4 tours, baptism flights, golf and mountain biking among others. Also, to take photos due to its flora.
Would you like a day of picnic, rest and sports and outdoor activities? You can achieve it in their recreational complexes such as the Municipal Sports Center, Idoyaga Molina Park and Cerro El Triunfo. Afterwards, Laguna La Brava is the favorite place for water sports lovers to practice water skiing, wakeboarding and windsurfing.
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Hometown of motorsports champion Juan Manuel Fangio, Balcarce is home to the Motorsports Museum which honors the famous athlete by exhibiting trophies, vehicles and objects that belonged to him. A place that no iron fan should miss!
A few km away, we can discover the rural tourist circuit through the towns of Los Pinos and San Agustín. And a must-see of your visit: taste the famous alfajores and the “Balcarce dessert”.
How to get: Balcarce is located 64 km from Mar del Platait is reached from the city center by taking Av. Luro and joining Route 226.
Sierra and Laguna de Los Padres
25 km from Mar del Plata we find a world of fields, mountains, lagoons and incredible vegetation and fauna. Laguna de los Padres is located within a forest reserve where species such as partridges, hares, and black-necked swans live where we can enjoy picnics under the shade of eucalyptus and cedar trees.
La Laguna occupies 687 hectares and in its surroundings there are areas where we can do something barbecue, camping, picnic, drinking mate, fishing (especially silversides) and perform watersports. The area is a paradise to be in contact with nature and enjoy horseback riding, bird watching, playing golf, climbing, baptism flights and paragliding.
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Other attractions include the Gruta de los Pañuelos, the artisan fairs, the El Paraíso Zoo, the José Hernández Municipal Museum, and the Ntra. Sra. Del Pilar Reduction Chapel. At the top of the Sierra de los Padres there is a complex with a restaurant, confectionery, craft stalls and sales of regional products with beautiful panoramic views to the mountain valley.
How to get: 25 km from Mar del Platait is reached from the city center by taking Av. Luro and connecting with route 226 (the same one that then passes through Balcarce and Tandil).
Source: Ambito
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