Welcome to Argentina’s most popular beach resort town. Mar del Plata is extremely popular among South Americans and much less popular with international tourists, yet it remains a fine choice for anyone touring the region who wants some beachside relaxation.
As you’ll see below, some of the attractions are real bargains, and transportation is quite reasonable by most standards. The tricky thing remains the Argentine inflation rate, which has been famously high for years, and that can make these prices look out of date between our annual updates.
| Population | 615,000 |
| Area | 615,000 |
| Timezone | UTC-3 |
| Currency | Argentine peso |
| Airports | Astor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) |
| Budget breakfast | A local favorite is Alfajores, a cake like sandwich that is known for going great with a coffee or two. | $2.01 - $4.20 |
| Budget lunch | Lunch is known for being a great time to indulge in a steak or pizza. | $3.15 - $5.46 |
| Budget dinner | Dinner will treat a visitor the same as lunch with steaks, pasta, pizza and more offered at nearly every restaurant. | $3.78 - $6.30 |
| Beer (.5L) | Beer, domestic and imported, can be found at bars, clubs and restaurants throughout town. | $1.18 - $2.10 |
| Month | High F | Low F | PRECIP (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80 | 59 | 4.4 |
| February | 79 | 59 | 2.6 |
| March | 75 | 55 | 3.9 |
| April | 70 | 49 | 3 |
| May | 62 | 43 | 3.1 |
| June | 58 | 39 | 1.6 |
| July | 55 | 38 | 2.2 |
| August | 58 | 39 | 2.6 |
| September | 61 | 41 | 2.1 |
| October | 66 | 46 | 3.6 |
| November | 72 | 51 | 3.2 |
| December | 76 | 55 | 4.3 |
With a mild climate, Mar del Plata is considered by many to be a year round travel destination. With that said, there are a few months that are known to be more sought out times to travel compared to others.
Summer is a great time to visit with temperatures hovering around the upper 70s and into the 80s. During summer you’ll find the warmest months to be January and February. These two months tend to experience higher temperatures during the day, such as 90 and up, but then see low temperatures at night- down to the mid 50s. This allows for a comfortable sleep and a nice break from the high day temps.
During wintertime, the coldest months are June and July with high temperatures in the 50s and nighttime lows in the 30s. During this time of the year it’s necessary to pack heavy with sweaters and jackets.
| 21 Mar | 6:54am | 7:00pm |
| 21 Jun | 8:06am | 5:38pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:41am | 6:46pm |
| 21 Dec | 5:24am | 8:12pm |
Mar del Plata is famous for being a weekend resort and primarily in the summer (December through February) so if you can come on a weekday or in the off season, you’ll find far smaller crowds and much better prices for hotels. Generally speaking, food and drinks here cost about what they do in Buenos Aires, but hotels can be more or less expensive depending on season and day of the week.
The summer months, December through March, are the months where visitors will notice a nice hotel and flight price increase. Holidays also experience a price increase with the rest of the year seeing more leveling prices.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 16.00 - 37.00 |
| 25.00 - 51.00 |
| 22.00 - 132.00 |
| 95.00 - 152.00 |
| 218.00 - 283.00 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 1.27 - 18.14 |