What to see - Places of interest in La Plata

Among the many touristic attractions of La Plata, the ones which stand out are the Cathedral -opposite Moreno Square- with a New Gothic style and its 37 French and German vitreaux; the very well known Natural Sciences Museum which is considered the fifth in importance in the whole world and the beautiful and picturesque "Ciudad de los Niños" (Children's City) which is the biggest undertaking for children in South America.

If you wish to be in contact with nature, you can visit Pereyra Iraola Park which has a surface of 600 hectares, the "Paseo del Bosque" (Wood Ride) where there is an Observatory and a Zoo.

A few kilometers away from the city center, you can enjoy Punta Lara beaches where you can enjoy the practice of jet skiing, windsurfing, sailing or spend a beautiful country day in one of the farms that offer agrotourism services.

La Plata offers a busy night life. You can go to the New Argentinian Theatre, Coliseo Podestá Theatre or Islas Malvinas Cultural Center.

Young people can go to modern discotheques located in the surroundings of the city center. 

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