La Plata, Argentina

8 Best Things to Do in La Plata

What actually deserves your hours in La Plata, ranked by the travelers who went.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 22 tracked La Plata places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Museo de La Plata

    Museum

    The Museo de La Plata is one of the most important natural history museums in South America, a grand, late-19th-century institution in the city of La Plata, near Buenos Aires, and part of the…

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  2. Curutchet House

    Landmark

    Curutchet House, designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier, is one of the few examples of his work in Latin America and a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.

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  3. Teatro Argentino

    Entertainment

    Teatro Argentino is a magnificent performing arts venue located in the heart of La Plata, Argentina, at Calle 51 e/ 9 y 10.

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  4. Teatro Municipal Coliseo Podesta

    Entertainment

    Teatro Municipal Coliseo Podesta is a landmark cultural venue in the heart of La Plata, located on Calle 46.

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  5. Estudiantes de La Plata

    Landmark

    Estudiantes de La Plata is a professional football club based in La Plata, Argentina, and its stadium, officially named Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, is a landmark for sports fans.

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  6. Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata

    Entertainment

    Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is a multifaceted institution in the heart of La Plata, Argentina.

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  7. Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti

    MuseumFree entry

    The Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Pettoruti is a premier art museum in La Plata, Argentina, named after the renowned Argentine painter.

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  8. Tribunales Federales de La Plata

    Landmark

    The Tribunales Federales de La Plata is an imposing neoclassical building that serves as the seat of federal justice in the city.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.

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