La Plata
Argentina
- Safety rating
- 7/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn deliver the most comfortable temperatures for walking the city's avenues and parks. Summer can be humid and hot.
- Population
- 0.8M
Overview
A planned city built on a perfect grid with diagonal avenues, La Plata is the capital of Buenos Aires Province. Its grand neo-Gothic cathedral, museums, and student culture give it an intellectual, architectural appeal.
Top attractions
Marvel at the towering La Plata Cathedral, explore the renowned Museum of Natural Sciences, and relax in the Paseo del Bosque park.
Getting around
The geometric grid makes navigation simple, and the diagonals offer shortcuts on foot. Buses and the SUBE card cover the wider city.