Provincial Salad

La Plata: An Overview Guide

Driving some 56 kilometers south east of Buenos Aires you will find yourself in the planned city of La Plata, which is also the former’s provincial capital. Designed by ace architect and designer Pedro Benoit, the city has been planned along the lines of an unqualified square split exactly in half into two diagonals, like a sandwich. The parks and plazas have all been planned with perfection, even the forest close to the city center.

In order to reach the city you can hop on to a bus from Buenos Aires.

For accommodation we suggest you make your reservations beforehand. For good living the luxury hotels Four Seasons and the Hilton come strongly recommended. If you have a penchant for the out-of-the-ordinary then we suggest you try the Hilton, the hotel’s sole Argentine representative. Its funky chrome-plated smoked glass bi-level atrium lobby and thirty-something meter extensive reception desk resonates piano music with a mesmerizing effect.

The five star luxury hotels Four Seasons Buenos Aires is yet another visual treat with its refurbished continental décor and beaux arts finishing. Its lobby bar has been billed as the most ‘exclusive’ in town.

Instead of taking a bus to various points in the city we recommend you do a bit of walking around the place. You’ll be surprised to view people riding around on ponies to get around!

Just walking around could get rather boring as the city looks like a replication of itself in parts. If you are in La Plata how can you miss the Natural Sciences’ Museum (Museo de Ciencias Naturales) housing the largest mammal in South America? The skeletons of the five-tonned sloth called Megatherium and the Glyptodon, an ancient cousin of the armadillo can one feel over-awed.

At the center of the city stands the Plaza Moreno, a huge square that holds the lovely cathedral and the city hall at two opposite ends. Walking along the two points is a delightful experience as you encounter ancient monuments, sculptures and trees offering pleasant glades.

For lunch or dinner you should try out the city’s oldest eating joint, the Cerveceria Modelo which came up in 1894. Situated at the corner of Calles 5 and 54, it is known for its extensive menu comprising salads, pastas and meats. The portions are large and generous and pretty reasonable to boot.

And if you really want to pamper your palate we suggest you sample the cream of crab topped with diced tomatoes, a signature dish of the rather upscale Casey Jones’ Restaurant. Its fish sandwiches also cut a wide swathe among seasoned gourmands. Also, do try the Valrhona Molten chocolate cake which, almost melts in your mouth, even though it takes 20 minutes to prepare.

For Asian food South American style, we suggest you try the lunch buffet at Hunan Star III on the Crain Highway. You won’t come away disappointed for sure. In sum then, La Plata is a neat, well-organized city with plenty of delights and plenty to do.

About the Author

Mike Greaves is a self-made entrepreneur, a well known travel consultant and internet marketer. Over the years he has traveled across the world and has numerous writings credited to his name in many renowned publications. His areas of writing include travel experiences including reviews of Luxury beach Resorts , World Best Hotels and Los Angeles Luxury Hotels .

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