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La Plata: Places of Interest

January 7, 2011 by  
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Museo de La Plata (inside the Paseo del Bosque) Tel: 425-7744 • Hours: Tue—Sun; 10:00 to 18:00 • Cost: AR$ 6 La Plata Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Plaza Moreno Calle 14, between Avenidas 51 and 53 Tel: 423-3931 • Hours: 9:00 to 19:00, Mon— Sun &  national holidays • Admission to visit the bell tower/lookout [...]

La Plata — Buenos Aires’ Little Sister

January 6, 2011 by  
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La Plata is not the first place on a traveler’s Argentina itinerary but it’s worth the one-hour trip south of Buenos Aires to experience stunning architecture, lovely green spaces and a vibrant university scene. Often thought of as a baby sister to Buenos Aires, La Plata is the capital of Buenos Aires province and a [...]