This is Areco’s top attraction, a goldmine for anyone interested in the country ranch lifestyle. Across the river from town, the Parque Criollo surrounds the museum, housed in a historic ranch
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Just when you think you’re in Tombstone, the hooting of monkeys or the chirping of parrots might seem incongruous. But out of the dust rises the Carlos Merti zoo, a family run collection of 47
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Luján's premier attraction is not only the center of town but the reason for its existence. In the courtyard outside, visitors can light prayer candles on the massive cross that fell from one of the
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If you’re not staying on an estancía, but still came to Areco to see life from a gaucho’s perspective, a horseback ride is an available option. La Cinacina estancía on the edge of town will
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Built as an enormous seaside home for the Ortiz Basualdo family in the early Twentieth Century, the spires that dominate this hillside corner look more like they belong to a legendary haunted house
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Museo de Caracoles (Museum of Shells) is a more fitting name. The collection of shells from all over the world, including fines examples of the Nautilus, is the most impressive part of the museum.
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Despite never being formally educated, the accomplishments of Victoria Ocampo made her a pioneering feminist and prolific cultural figure in Argentine history. She was the first woman to be issued a
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South of the Casino and center of town is Playa Chica, unique in the area because it is the only part of the coast with cliffs instead of a sandy beach. There are staircases that descend from the
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South of town beyond the Port area lays the longest stretch of uninterrupted beach within close proximity of the city. This area is spotted with several family-oriented private beach clubs that
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Just North of the center La Perla is an urban beach filled with rentable chairs and activities for all. The edge of the beach closest to the road is filled with little huts that are taken over by
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Still a very important- if not the most important- port in Argentina, the area functions much better as a hub of fishing and international commerce than a tourist destination. However, the stench and
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Homey and clean, the Hostal de Areco offers rooms that are neat, if unexceptional. It features a large orange tiled sitting room with numerous red and green couches and chairs, a large fireplace,
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Directly across the street from the San Carlos, the brick and white Los Abuelos also features a swimming pool and air conditioning, but is distinctly less friendly. The swimming pool sits on the
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With a swimming pool and air conditioning, Hotel San Carlos is a comfortable choice for an Areco hotel. You’ll know it from its brick red exterior, grassy lawn, and flowerpots. The rooms are less
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For the hostel connoisseur, seeking a mellow atmosphere and good people, it is worth making a short trip to the coast just to hang out at La Pergola. Opened in December 2007 by young husband and wife
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Lihúel Calel is a low-rise hotel toward the south of the town. What it lacks in location, it makes up for in a lovely, quiet pool, that is framed by well-kept lawns. A good value option with
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Just a couple of blocks from La Perla beach, basic and clean, the Croatian owners of this nearly hidden hovel offer the best deal for single travelers or couples on a budget looking for something a
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For those looking for a full service hotel with a central location, the Sheraton Mar del Plata stands out. Located between Playa Grande and the Mar del Plata Golf Club, there are a range of rooms to
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New, nice and expensive, this small “hotel with personality” in downtown Areco offers six modern rooms, all with AC, WiFi, telephone and safe. Two deluxe rooms have flat screen televisions.
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The Catedral offers rooms with balconies that look out onto the side of the Basilica, which is a main draw for weekend tourists. The Catedral is safe and secure, with air conditioners, and breakfast
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The Hotel Fuaz lies about 10 minutes outside of San Antonio or Areco, farther than is convenient to walk, but taxis are inexpensive. It has a lovely atmosphere, and the rooms are small, but
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Family-friendly Hotel Centro has basic accommodations at basic prices. Though the small and spare rooms are nothing to write home about, they're pristinely clean. Some have a double bed and bunks to
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