Faro Punta Mogotes (Punta Mogotes Lighthouse), Mar del Plata (must see)

Situated south of Punta Cantera, the lighthouse was founded in France by popular architects, but was brought to Mar del Plata piece by piece and assembled in its current location at the beginning of 1890. Officially inaugurated in August 1891, the lighthouse is a conical tower with red and white horizontal lines which is built with iron plates, and on top continues with a cylindrical compartment glass for lighting. In 1934 the municipality established a system which sends a signal every few seconds, so that boats could find the direction of landing at the port of the city or just determine the position of the ship.

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Sight Name: Faro Punta Mogotes (Punta Mogotes Lighthouse)
Sight Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina (See walking tours in Mar del Plata)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Create Your Own Walk in Mar del Plata

Creating your own self-guided walk in Mar del Plata is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Mar del Plata Downtown Tour I

Mar del Plata is a fascinating seaside province with plenty of historical buildings, imposing landmarks, stunning churches, and an unforgettable Latin atmosphere. The most outstanding attractions include Catedral de los Santos Pedro y Cecilia, Chateau Frontenac Hotel and Edificio Demetrio Eliades. Take the following tour to discover the most outstanding attractions in downtown Mar del Plata!

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles

Mar del Plata Introduction Walking Tour

Known primarily for its stunning beaches and surf breaks, Mar del Plata is also an architecture-rich destination set on the Argentinean Atlantic coast. Some of the city's elegant late-19th-early-20th-century buildings now house museums, theaters, hotels and other attractions. If you have a taste for architecture, follow this walk and enjoy the alternate side of Mar del Plata resort!

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles

Mar Del Plata Shops

Shopping in Mar del Plata is mostly concentrated in the center which has various specialty stores and lovely boutiques from which to buy. Tourists can also visit some shopping malls and open markets where they will find numerous local items, interesting souvenirs and leather goods. Visitors can try to find everything they're looking for in an hour or spend days browsing the shopping areas.... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles

Mar del Plata Downtown Tour II

Mar del Plata is a major town for cultural attractions for tourists. For those interested in art and culture, there are theaters which provide live music and great cultural performances, as well as a large number of museums with interesting artifacts on display. Take the following tour to learn more about the culture of Mar del Plata.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles