Weather Fall: temperatures of 7-15C, cool and rainy

Winter: temperatures of -3-11C cold, windy, and somewhat rainy

Spring: temperatures of 16-26C generally mild and sunny

Summer: temperatures of 23-30C hot, sometimes with abrupt changes during the day

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Transportation
Air - All flights arrive at Brigadier de la Colina Airport, about 40 minutes and $14 from down- town by taxi. Carriers include: Aerolineas Argentinas, Austral, Lapa, Lade, and Dinar.

Rail: Except on holidays, trains leave twice daily for Buenos Aires. A new train station will be finished by the year 2000.

Medical Facilities



  • Hospital Privado de Comunidad
  • Clinica del Nino y de la Madre
  • Clinica 25 de Mayo
  • Clinica Colon
  • Hospital Interzonal de Mar del Plata (one of the most important institutes for

    handicapped people)
NOTE: While Mar del Plata is a very safe city, it is not recommended that you walk alone in deserted areas late at night. Also, swimmers should be respectful of any warnings and advisories posted on the beaches.