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Writes: Laura Litvin (@laulitvin)
The flavors of Mar del Plata permeate this area of eastern Argentina, which has been known as "La Feliz" for decades. The Atlantic city is located 414 kilometers from Buenos Aires and it is possible to enjoy varied pleasures during the visit.
In this pioneer spa, of popular call, with an offer designed for the whole family. Since recreation and water sports to an important billboard of Shows and wide gastronomic offer.
However, the characteristics of its first visitors was different. At the beginning of the XNUMXth century it knew how to become summer place of the Argentine aristocracy. A kind of alternative for the then typical trips to Europe, which left architectural and landscape stamps in the local destination. Like the classic chalet style with stones, woods, ceramics and tiles.
Thus, the city has some 300 buildings declared Assets of Patrimonial Interest that can be visited in different walks. The emblematic points are the boulevard Patrick Peralta Ramos, Casino and hotel Provincial -Work of the architect Alejandro Bustillo. Also the famous sculptures Los Lobos and Torreon del Monde.
Of course, there are always beaches with varied infrastructure for sun and sand lovers. All this always accompanied by the best flavors of Mar de Plata.
Still life and haute cuisine among the flavors of Mar de Plata
In recent years, with the gastronomic boom that is lived all over the country, Mar del Plata man He also found his references in the kitchen. All this to express and value the genuine products of these latitudes. Of course, Fish and seafood they are the protagonists. There is no shortage of squid, the cornalitos, the hake roman ...
Species that historically were destined for export are slowly beginning to be seen. It is worth noting that this city has one of the most important ports in the country. In the waters of Argentine sea develop more than 400 species of which only 95 are commercially exploited.
Here there are no hatcheries, there is no balanced food, we are talking about nature itself. In addition to the sea, the producers of fruits and vegetables they are recovering ancient tomato seeds and offering other products grown in a sustainable way. This is how the flavors of Mar de Plata.
If you go through the beaches of Mar del Plata, do not stop dining at SarasaBlack, the restaurant of chef Patricio Negro and Fernanda Sarasa. You must visit the canteen Tata's, by chef Lisandro Ciarlotti (@lodetata on Instagram). Also the Italian restaurant Broth (@brodorestaurante), by chef Hernán Domínguez, or the rest of the signature cuisine @ corteyconfeccion.restaurante. If cocktails are your thing, visit the only bar Tiki from the city, high quality: @tikibarmdq.
Ocean wines
Another interesting visit is to try the ocean wines from Trapiche Costa & Pampa. They have guided tours with prior reservation. It is six km from the sea, in the neighboring city of chapadmalal. It is a beautiful visit, because the winery is surrounded by gentle hills and incredible fields that end in the South Atlantic. You can taste its wines with a marked oceanic influence.
