Beaches in Argentina

Summer time is here and the beaches in Argentina are filled with tourists from all around the nation and world. Many wonder why Buenos Aires seems so calm, or perhaps empty. The beaches here are why.

Since the 2001 economic crisis, many Argentines have become accustomed to traveling within their own nation, not only because it’s affordable, but because it’s quick and easy. The main destinations for beach goers during summer time are as follows:

Most Popular Argentina Beaches
Mar del Plata: The main destination, tons of people, parties, clubs, affordable
Pinamar: Higher class, more expensive than Mar del Plata, fewer people
Villa Geselle: The in-between; mid-range pricing, fair amount of people and clubs.

These beaches are about 4-5 hours away by bus and are easily accessible by many different bus companies. For more on how to buy a bus ticket in Buenos Aires to go to the beach, read Will Betton’s article Bus Excursions

The Beach Lesser Traveled
There are, however, two locations that many folks travel to that are not as beach trendy and full of tourists as the list above. Mar de las Pampas and Mar Azul are two nice alternatives for beach trips in Argentina.

Mar de las Pampas is the natural, classy beach town. All roads are sand or dirt to ideally turn off most city slickers. A log cabin construction style rules all commercial and residential zones, pine trees are preserved and built around rather than knocked down, lots of families- you get the jist. The general vibe is of money, the houses are expensive to rent generally, but you are paying for your tranquil beach excursion.

Mar Azul is the end of the line before a long stretch of nothing. This area is of a similar natural feel, but less developed. There are lots of houses to rent at a reasonable prices, nice open beaches and the big difference is that trucks and 4 wheelers are allowed on the beaches! This is both a plus and minus. On the plus side if you decide to rent a 4 wheeler, you can go cooking down the beach, sling shot through the dunes and generally have what fun is to be had on a 4 wheeler. The downside is that 4 wheelers are about $150 pesos per hour and if you’re not on one the noise is not pleasant to observe.

Both beaches are accessible by the local buses that run from the Villa Geselle bus station to several stops along the dirt road. The most you could pay right now is $5.50 pesos (1-1-10).

Both are cool hidden gems for the time being and can be a lot of fun if you are not looking for the typical crazy spring break beach party. Go get a tan!

Jed Rothenberg
LPBA Staff

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