Reserva de Lobos Marinos, Mar del Plata

Name: Reserva de Lobos Marinos
Address: Mar del Plata, Argentina

#9 among attractions in Mar del Plata

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The sea lion reserve of the port of Mar del Plata or sea lion faunal reserve is a small urban protected area located on the sea coast of the city of Mar del Plata, specifically in the homonymous port, southeast of the province of Buenos Aires, central-eastern Argentina. In addition to being a popular tourist attraction, its objective is to protect the northernmost colony of pinnipeds in the country.

Coordinates: 38°2'35"S, 57°31'36"W

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Reserva de Lobos Marinos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Museum of Art, Estadio José María Minella, Casino Central, Mar del Plata Cathedral.

2.3 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Museum of Art, Mar del Plata
59 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mar del Plata, Argentina, the Juan Carlos Castagnino Municipal Museum of Art stands as a bastion of cultural heritage and artistic expression. Housed in a stunning villa that is a work of art in itself, the museum was named in honor of the...
3.5 miNW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata
90 min walk • The Estadio José María Minella, a prominent sports venue in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, stands as a testament to the country's rich sporting culture. Constructed in 1978 in preparation for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, this stadium has since hosted a...
2.8 miN
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Casino Central, Mar del Plata
72 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, Casino Central stands as an emblematic landmark combining the thrill of gaming with historical grandeur. This hotel casino, an architectural marvel, is centrally located and easily accessible to tourists...
3.3 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Mar del Plata Cathedral, Mar del Plata
84 min walk • The Mar del Plata Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Cecilia, is a towering spiritual beacon in the heart of Mar del Plata, Argentina. This Neo-Gothic edifice, constructed from local stone, serves as the central church of the Roman...
2.3 miN
Museum
Museo MAR, Mar del Plata
58 min walk • The Museo MAR, a beacon of culture in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, stands as a testament to contemporary art and creativity. This modern art museum, with its striking architecture and innovative exhibitions, has become a must-visit destination for art...
2.7 miN
Beach
Playa Bristol, Mar del Plata
70 min walk • The Playa Bristol is a beach in Mar del Plata, Argentina, named after the Bristol Hotel. At one time it was highly fashionable, drawing the elite of Buenos Aires for vacations.
3.5 miS
38°5'32"S • 57°32'34"W
Mar del Plata Aquarium, Mar del Plata
90 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
3.7 miN
37°59'28"S • 57°32'47"W
Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales "Lorenzo Scaglia", Mar del Plata
96 min walk • Museum, Science museum
3.6 miN
Beach
La Perla Spa, Mar del Plata
91 min walk • La Perla Spa is a seaside resort created by the unification of five smaller spas along La Perla beach in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The architectural project was designed by Clorindo Testa, and completed in 1985.
2.2 miW
Beach
Punta Mogotes, Mar del Plata
58 min walk • Punta Mogotes is an open beach area and an adjacent neighbourhood located in Mar del Plata, Argentina, some three kilometres south-west of the city's port. The coastline was largely high dunes and a somewhat wild landscape until 1980, when a large compound of resort facilities and paved roads was built right along the beach.
1.5 miW
38°2'18"S • 57°33'13"W
Gruta de Lourdes, Mar del Plata
39 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual, Church