La Plata, Provincial capital in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
La Plata extends across a geometric grid pattern with diagonal avenues intersecting at regular intervals, forming perfect squares between major thoroughfares.
The city emerged in 1882 as the new provincial capital after Buenos Aires became federalized, incorporating advanced urban planning principles of the 19th century.
The National University of La Plata operates numerous research centers and educational facilities, drawing thousands of students from Argentina and international locations.
The local transportation system connects to Buenos Aires through regular train services on the Roca line and multiple daily bus departures.
The city implemented electric street lighting in 1884, marking it as the first location in Latin America to adopt this municipal infrastructure.
Location: La Plata Partido
Inception: November 19, 1882
Founders: Dardo Rocha
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
GPS coordinates: -34.93333,-57.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
Curutchet House
2.6 km
Cathedral of La Plata
1.3 km
La Plata Museum
3 km
Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium
3 km
Teatro Argentino de La Plata
1.7 km
Government House of Buenos Aires Province
2.1 km
Paseo del Bosque
3 km
La Plata City Hall
1.5 km
Basílica de San Ponciano
2.4 km
La Plata Astronomical Observatory
3.2 km
Parque Saavedra (La Plata)
857 m
Popular Library On the other side of the tree
831 m
Teatro Municipal Coliseo Podestá
2 km
Jardín Zoológico y Botánico de La Plata
3.2 km
Museo Dardo Rocha
1.5 km
Planetario de La Plata
3.1 km
Anfiteatro Martín Fierro
2.7 km
Tres Facultades Building
2.3 km
Public Library of La Plata National University
1.5 km
Obelisco de La Plata
2.1 km
Basílica del Sagrado Corazón
1.4 km
Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art of La Plata
2.2 km
Railway Museum "Ing. Pedro C. Saccaggio"
5.2 km
La Plata Botanical garden
2.9 km
Casa Ecológica Municipal
2.8 km
Emilio Azzarini Museum of Musical Instruments
2.5 km
Automobile Museum and General Branches "Rau Collection"
4.1 km
Museo del Club Estudiantes de La Plata
1.9 kmReviews
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