General Pueyrredón Partido
General Pueyrredón Partido, Administrative division in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Description
General Pueyrredón Partido is an administrative district in Buenos Aires Province that stretches along the Atlantic coast and centers on Mar del Plata as its main city. The area mixes urban zones, beachfront, and suburban neighborhoods with an active port and residential districts.
History
The district was founded in 1874 and named after Juan Martín de Pueyrredón, an important military figure in Buenos Aires history. The name honors his role in defending the city during earlier conflicts.
Culture
Mar del Plata forms the heart of this region and draws people who come for its beaches, seafood restaurants, and seaside culture. The connection to fishing and maritime traditions shapes how locals live and what visitors experience in daily life here.
Practical
Mar del Plata and surrounding areas are easily accessible by bus or car with year-round services and accommodations for visitors. The warmest months bring the most activity to beaches and dining spots.
Did you know?
The region operates one of Argentina's largest fishing ports, a working harbor where daily activity centers on the catch. This fishing tradition has shaped economic life and local identity for generations.
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Bridge House
2 km
Torreón del Monje
1.8 km
Provincial Museum of Contemporary art MAR
3.4 km
Demetrio Elíades Building
1.4 km
Instituto Saturnino Unzué
2.5 km
Reserva de lobos marinos del puerto de Mar del Plata
5 km
Villa Victoria
1.8 km
Punta Mogotes Lighthouses
9.9 km
Mar del Plata Naval Base
4 km
Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino
1.7 km
Mar del Plata Water Tower
1.9 km
Mar del Plata Museum of the Sea
1.7 km
Mar del Plata Cathedral
557 m
Ariston Club
11.7 km
La Perla Spa
1.3 km
Museum of Contemporary Art of Mar del Plata
3.4 km
Mar del Plata Aquarium
9.6 km
Palacio Cosmos
1.4 km
Lighthouse Punta Mogotes
9.9 km
Palacio Edén Building
730 m
Terraza Palace
3.2 km
Mirador Cabo Corrientes
2.9 km
Zoológico de Batán
15.2 km
CASA SOBRE EL ARROYO Museo Casa del Puente
1.9 km
Capilla de Santa Cecilia
1.1 km
Palacio Arabe
691 m
Reduccion Jesuitica Our Lady Del Pilar
16.3 km
Museo Eva Peron
26.8 km
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