Vacation Rentals in Mar del Plata

Overview

Mar del Plata at a glance

Mar del Plata is where Buenos Aires goes in January. It is a full city rather than a resort: fishing port, theaters, universities and more than a dozen distinct beaches along 17 kilometers of coast.

The rental market is the largest on the Atlantic coast, spanning tower apartments with sea views, chalets in the wooded barrios and larger houses in the northern beach districts.

Where to stay in Mar del Plata

Playa Grande and Los Troncos are the most attractive areas — leafy streets, good restaurants and easy beach access. The northern beaches suit families wanting more space, while the center puts you closest to the port and theaters.

Popular areas and neighborhoods

Types of vacation rentals in Mar del Plata

Things to do in Mar del Plata

• Beach days

  From busy Bristol to quieter southern coves, each beach has a distinct character.

• The fishing port

  Orange trawlers, sea lion colony and the best seafood lunches in the city.

• Villa Victoria

  Victoria Ocampo's prefabricated Norwegian summer house, now a cultural center.

• Summer theater

  Buenos Aires productions decamp here for the January–February season.

• Sierra de los Padres

  Green hills and lakes 20 minutes inland for a break from the sand.

Best time to visit Mar del Plata

January–February

Peak season: warmest water, full programming, highest prices and earliest bookings.

December & March

Shoulder weeks with warm days, open restaurants and far more availability.

Autumn & winter

Cold and windy, but the city stays open — good for quiet, cheap long stays.

Getting there

• About 4 hours by car from Buenos Aires on Ruta 2.
• Frequent buses and a seasonal train run from Buenos Aires; flights take under an hour.
• A car is useful for reaching the northern beaches but unnecessary in the center.

Travel tips

• January rentals are often committed by September — book far ahead.
• The Atlantic here is cold; wetsuits are common among surfers year-round.
• Ask whether parking is included, which matters most in the tower districts.
• Wind is a regular feature — carpas and windbreaks on the beach are the local answer.