Although Argentina is better known for its tango than its beaches, this Latin American country still offers some international-class sand. Argentina has a 3,100-mile-long Atlantic coastline, which offers a wide range of hotspots, from attractive beachfront cities to peaceful retreats and unique nature areas of reservation. With such great attractions, the Argentine coast has always something to please visitors of all interests.
Your first question might be when it is the best time to travel to Argentina Beaches? If you are planning to go sunbathing, in that case you should consider visiting Argentina during its summer, which goes from december to march. While Argentina beaches season lasts only for 3-4 months, beaches in Argentina can be visited all year around by those who are looking for sea nature and beatiful landscapes as the ones you will only find in Patagonia.
Here we will list some of the best beaches in Argentina, located all down the eastern side of the country along the beautiful Atlantic coast.
1. Mar del Plata
If you ask anyone in Argentina about beaches in Argentina, Mar del Plata will definitely be one of the first answers. Known as "Mardel", this is one of the most popular beaches in Argentina, where locals go on vacation mainly during january and february, the summer school holidays.
Mar del Plata offers several sandy beaches along its 17kms coastline. Some of them might get quite crowdy during january and february, so if you are looking for a calm spot where to lay on the sand, you should consider visiting Mar del Plata during december or march. But if you are interested in an exciting beach vacation, Mar del Plata is a very lively option. Beach resorts are heavily urbanised, which means there are a lot of accommodation options, restaurants, and nightlife. You will find a long list of things to do: golfing, scuba diving, boat trips, assisting to casinos or theaters, and fishing.
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2. Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is the gateway to Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo. Located by the Atlantic Ocean 1400 kms south of Buenos Aires, this beatiful city offers its visitors a wide list of things to do in its beaches.
During summer (mid-december to end of march), this location becomes
one of the main beach destinations for people in Patagonia, although it is a modest beach. But, from end of june to mid-december, whales watching becomes the most popular attraction. Whales can be watched directly form Puerto Madryn´s coast, but it is recommended to take the boat tours that depart from Puerto Piramides in
Peninsula Valdes.
Penguins arrive to
Punta Tombo in september, and stay in their colony until april. This national park is also one of the main attractions of the beaches in Argentina.
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3. Pinamar and CarilóPinamar and beaches around, offers beautiful landscapes which combine beaches with amazing pine forests. It is one of the most popular beach destinations for Buenos Aires residents, as it is only a three-hour driving distance from the capital city. Pinamar is a less crowded alternative to Mar del Plata, because it is slightly more exclusive. All along its coastline, you will find boutique hotels, cozy restaurants and beachfront facilities. Pinamar is definitely the best choice if you are travelling with children or looking for calm. It is a perfect place for a beach extension of your trip in Argentina during summer.
Cariló is located south next to Pinamar. It offers picturesque forest hotels and beautifully preserved beaches. Holidays here will be slightly more expensive than Pinamar, but sensitively more than Mar del Plata. However, if you are after luxury or exlusivity, Cariló is for sure the beach destination for you.
Contact us for Tailor-made tours to Argentina Beaches >> Finally, I would also like to mention, that Uruguay is located only a short boat ride across the Rio de la Plata from Argentina’s capital. You can take the the ferry to Montevideo plus the bus to Punta del Este, and within 5 hours, you will arrive to one of the best and more exclusive beaches in South America.