
La Plata Travel Guide
Argentina
La Plata is a large city in Argentina, with a population of 914,036. It lies in the Buenos Aires region and is served by La Plata Airport, making air travel the most direct arrival option listed for the city.
La Plata is not a beach destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so travellers looking for a seaside visit will need to look beyond the immediate area.
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Weather in La Plata
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Pays in ARS
Plug type Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +54
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Argentina for good service but not always mandatory. A service charge might already be included on the bill, so check before tipping.
Best time to visit La Plata
Jan
29°7Feb
29°7Mar
26°12Apr
21°9May
17°9Jun
15°7Jul
14°5Aug
16°7Sep
18°6Oct
22°8Nov
24°10Dec
27°8Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in La Plata
Museo de La Plata
history museum
1.6 km
Casa Curutchet
art museum
0.9 km
Teatro Argentino de la Plata
theatre venue
0.1 km
0.2 km
Paseo del Bosque
park
0.8 km
Teatro Municipal Coliseo Podestá
theatre venue
0.5 km
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti
modern art museum
0.4 km
Centro Cultural Pasaje Dardo Rocha
cultural center
0.3 km
Getting there
La Plata Airport · 8.3 km
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