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City of La Plata
La Plata is the capital of the province of Buenos Aires. Known as "the city of diagonals", it is distinguished since it is one of the few cities in the world that was designed before being built.
It has 23 parks and squares and a large green area called Paseo del Bosque, where there is also a botanical garden. In addition, you can visit the Municipal Ecological Park in Villa Elisa (15 kilometres from the city centre), with trails to walk and see different birds and animals, such as lizards, guinea pigs, and hares. The Parque Pereyra Iraola Nature Reserve is also 26 kilometres away.
This city has more than 20 museums, including the Museum of Natural Sciences, an emblem within our country’s museums; the Museum of Art and Memory, a venue for reflection on democracy and human rights; and the Emilio Petorutti Provincial Museum of Fine Arts, with collections that show the diversity of orientations and trends of contemporary art in Argentina.
There is an extensive and varied cultural programme, with musical shows, cinemas, theatres, and cultural centres with options for all ages. It is worth making a stop at the old train station, the Cathedral, the Children’s Republic, and the Casa Curutchet (a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site).
The city offers free outings with bike circuits, walking tours, and audio guides to explore and discover its main attractions. More information on La Plata’s tourism website.