Mar del Plata: History of the Rambla and the City

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Mar del Plata audio tour: Mar del Plata: History of the Rambla and the City

This is a 2.1mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Mar del Plata

Argentina

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About the Tour

Walking Mar del Plata’s coastal path is an activity that people have done since the city’s foundation.

On this walking tour from the area of Varese to the northern beach of La Perla, you’ll hear about the history of the city and how it's in dialogue with important facts about Argentina. I’ll also show you iconic buildings that witnessed part of this history.

This walking tour starts at the Edificio Acuarela, one of the last works of Argentinian architect Clorindo Testa, and ends at Balneario La Perla, another of his creations. Along the way, you‘ll discover how the city was founded, and how it transformed from an elite tourist destination to a very popular vacation city during the Argentinian summer.

You‘ll also hear about the iconic building Mirador Cabo Corrientes. The tour ends close to the sculpture that marks the place where the marvelous poet Alfonsina Storni committed suicide by entering the sea.

On this 60-minute walking tour, you‘ll have the chance to:

Hear the story of Torreón del Monje, a medieval-style building with a fascinating story
Learn about two works by Clorindo Testa: the Acuarela building and Balneario La Perla
Discover the history of Mar del Plata as a popular tourist destination and the history of its iconic ramblas
Appreciate interesting facts about Mirador Cabo Corrientes and his more than 500 apartments with sea views
Get your selfie photo in the newest Mar del Plata postal point
Hear about the place where the poet Alfonsina Storni ended her pain into the sea

Join me for this meander around the sea coast to learn a bit about the happy city.

Tour Producer

Araceli

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My name is Araceli. I design and produce self-guided tours shaped by field research and urban exploration. I was born in Greater Buenos Aires, and from the age of five my dream was to live in the City of Buenos Aires — a dream I fulfilled in my early youth (long ago and far away!).

I firmly believe — without any scientifically rigorous or remotely “objective” evidence — that Buenos Aires is the best city in the world. In my whimsical ranking of cities, Mar del Plata proudly holds second place. I should add that the ranking ends there; all other cities drift somewhere in a vast and undefined third place.
My work focuses on oral storytelling and urban cultural heritage. I explore themes related to Argentine culture, art, and history, and I am interested in cities, people, everyday stories, music, cinema, and visual art. Through my audio walks, I aim to share a way of seeing the world shaped by these curiosities, from Buenos Aires.

I imagine my listeners as curious people, unhurried wanderers — from Argentina, across Latin America, and around the world — who find in my stories a way to explore the city of Buenos Aires at their own pace, whenever our interests align: places, characters, and moments that deserve dedicated storytelling, attention, and discovery, expanding the way we see the world.

Preview Location

Location 4

End of Varese Beach

In a few meters, where the beach ends, you'll be able to get a closer look at the interplay of the sea with the cliffs.

Continue walking.

In the previous location, I mentioned that the area of Varese was modified during the preparation for the football World Cup of 1978... In a few meters, where the beach ends, you'll be able to get a closer look at the interplay of the sea with the cliffs.

Continue walking.

In the previous location, I mentioned that the area of Varese was modified during the preparation for the football World Cup of 1978. As you keep walking, let me share a curious story that happened in one of the matches that were played in Mar del Plata.

The event was the match between France and Hungary. Both teams had lost to Argentina and Italy and were already eliminated. What should have been the most insignificant match of the World Cup became one of the most memorable, thanks to this ridiculous story. The unexpected protagonist was a minor local team: the Kimberley club from Mar del Plata.

France wears blue, Hungary, red. But since most people didn't have color televisions at the time, when opponents wearing single-tone dark jerseys faced each other, one of the two had to wear the light-colored alternative.

And that day, probably due to some misunderstanding or terrible lack of planning, both teams brought their white t-shirt .

The referee confirmed that the French team had to wear their blue jersey. But had forgotten the blue ones in the Capital Federal, in Buenos Aires.

France had to look for alternative jerseys. The match time already approaching, the crowd was getting impatient in the stands, and TV channels around the world had to manage changing their programming due to the delay. If they couldn't find them, the embarrassment would be even greater, since the match couldn't be played and the points would go to Hungary.

The unusual solution came from the local team Kimberley, that offered their jerseys so the game could go ahead. After more than half an hour of delay, the crowd went from impatience to complete amazement. Towards the second half, a Kimberley flag appeared in a stand, and the fans even enthusiastically cheered for the home team. I'm not usually interested in football competitions, but I loved this hilarious story.

In the end, France won 3-1. The number 5 shirt, worn that day by Francois Bracci, is on display at the FIFA Museum in Zurich.

Continue walking along the street Jesús de Galindez by the rock formations for few minutes. Once you get closer to our next location, I will tell more. Read More

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Major Landmarks

Monumento a Juan Manuel Fangio
Monumento a Alberto Olmedo
Monumento a los inmigrantes vascos
Edificio Acuarela Clorindo testa
Mirador Cabo Corrientes
Varese Beach
Torreón del Monje
Mar Libre De Petroleras
Rambla de Mar del Plata
Punto selfie mar del Plata
Monumento a Alfonsina Storni LA PERLA
Balneario La Perla
El Bidetazo
Mirador Punta Iglesia
Antiguo Saladero

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Getting There

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Start location
B7600JWO, Av. Patricio Peralta Ramos 4000-4098, B7600JWO Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Total distance

3km
Final location
Boulevard Maritimo Patricio Peralta Ramos JTX Mar del Plata Buenos Aires AR, La Perla 1100, B7600, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Distance back to start location

3km

Directions to Starting Point

The tour begins in front of the Edificio Acuarela, on the corner of Bernardo de Irigoyen street and Avenida Patricio Peralta Ramos.
If you use public transport, several bus lines will bring you close to this spot.
Alternatively, you might be within walking distance from the city center or the Varese area.
Finally, if you're coming by car, keep in mind that it's difficult to find parking on Patricio Peralta Ramos Avenue; it's probably better to park on the nearby streets.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

If you decide to continue the walk after our last stop, heading north, you'll find the Museo MAR, which is Museum of Contemporary Art of Mar del Plata. It's approximately a 30-minute walk from Balneario La Perla. I recommend checking the opening hours and exhibitions beforehand, although you can always stop by to see the giant sea lion sculpture made of Mar del Plata alfajores by artist Marta Minujín, which is located outside the museum.

Best time of day

Best time to do this tour would be during the morning when the area is less crowded and less noisy.
Of course, you could choose to do it in the afternoon. If so, make sure to bring sunglasses to be more confortable as you will have the sun right in front of you.

Precautions

Bring a hat to protect from the sun and always beware of pickpockets. Never happened anything to me in this area, it is safe, but during the season can be very crowded.

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