Necochea

Necochea is a city on the Atlantic coast in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, sitting where the Quequén Grande River meets the ocean. The shoreline extends over 70 kilometers and includes sand beaches, a port, and a long waterfront promenade with bars and restaurants.

The settlement was founded on October 12, 1881, as a military outpost under the command of Ángel Murga, protecting frontier areas from attacks. The port opened in 1922 and changed the development of the town, turning it into a center for grain and agricultural exports.

The name comes from Cristóbal Necochea, a general from the independence wars who fought alongside San Martín across South America. Families from the region spend their summer holidays on the beach, while the waterfront promenade fills with walkers and cyclists in the evening.

The bus terminal connects the town with other cities in Argentina and offers several daily departures, including routes to Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. Summer brings many visitors and crowded beaches, while cooler months are quieter and provide more space for walks along the coast.

Miguel Lillo Park contains an old steam locomotive that once carried tourists through the wooded grounds and now stands as a reminder of the early days of local tourism. The park itself was planted in the early 20th century to stabilize sand dunes and create a shaded retreat near the sea.