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La Plata (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈplata]) is the capital city of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. According to the 2022 census, the Partido has a population of 772,618 and its metropolitan area, the Greater La Plata, has 938,287 inhabitants. It is located 9 kilometers (6 miles) inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary.
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- Museo de La Plata. The Museo de La Plata is regarded as one of the best natural history museum in the world, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most popular attractions in the city.
- Catedral de La Plata. Located in the center of the city facing Plaza Moreno, this Neo-Gothic cathedral is a spectacle of architecture. Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and inspired by cathedrals in Germany and France, construction began in 1884 and wasn’t completed until 1932.
- Paseo del Bosque. The largest green space within the city, this 60 hectares used to be covered in marshlands. Now it’s home to the Museo de La Plata, a zoo, an observatory, an open-air theater, and various species of plants in its botanical gardens.
- Teatro Argentino. Located on Avenida 51, be sure to check out the Teatro Argentino, the second-most important opera house in the country (after the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, of course).
La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires Province. This planned city is recognized for its layout, a perfect square with the "Historic Axis" preserved intact until today; and for the outstanding design of the diagonals that cross it forming rhombuses within its contour, forests and squares placed exactly every six blocks.
La Plata, city, capital of Buenos Aires provincia (province), eastern Argentina. It is located 6 miles (9 km) inland from the southern shore of the Río de la Plata estuary. The site was selected in 1882 by the provincial governor of Buenos Aires, Dardo Rocha, as the new provincial seat, a move made.
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Nov 14, 2017 · La Plata is the first planned city in South America and offers museums, architecture, parks and cultural attractions. Discover the best places to visit, from the Museo de La Plata to the República de los Niños, and learn about its history and culture.
La Plata is a planned city in Buenos Aires Province, founded in 1882 as a counterbalance to Buenos Aires. It has a rich cultural life, a park with a dinosaur museum, and a Neo-Gothic cathedral.
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