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For places with the same name, please see La Plata (disambiguation).

La Plata is the capital city of Buenos Aires Province, the main state of Argentina. It is placed on the "pampa húmeda" (wet pampas), 56 kilometres south-east of Buenos Aires city, at 34º 55' south latitude and 57º 17' west longitude.

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Map of La Plata (city)

It covers an area of 940.38 km2 and it's at 9,87 mts. above the sea level.

Its weather is mild, with an annual average temperature of 16.3C and an average rainfall of 1023 mm per year. The average humidity is of 77.6% and the predominant southeast winds blow during four months in the year.

La Plata was designed around a central axis marked by 51st and 53rd Avenues, the main artery of the city where the main buildings and landmarks are located: the Cathedral, City Hall, Moreno Plaza, the Teatro Argentino, the Provincial Legislature and Government around Plaza San Martin. Its urban design was worked on by Pedro Benoit and his prestigious team, who are among the most distinguished in the world. His basic design was a perfect square, cut in half diagonally and with plazas and parks scattered around the city, grand tree-lined boulevards and a forest right near the center of the city.

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La Plata's Natural History Museum

• Parks & Squares (Paseos Al Aire Libre)

• Churches (Visitas a Iglesias)

• Museums (Visitas a Museos)

• Public Buildings (Visitas a Edificios Públicos)

• Another Touristic Attractions (Atractivos Turísticos)

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• Cinema (Cine)

• Theatre (Teatro)

• Shows (Espectáculos)

• Exhibitions (Exposiciones)

• Cultural Centers (Centros Culturales)

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• Wilkenny Irish Pub & Restaurant. Calle 11 y 50. [1]

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• Howard Johnson Inn Corregidor [2], Calle 6 n° 1026 ( entre 53 y 54 ) - La Plata C.P. B1900DJF Buenos Aires - Argentina, Tel: (54 221) 425-6800, Fax (54 221) 425-6805. A Four Stars Hotel.

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