LGBTQ+ guide to Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is a city of the Atlantic Coast, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the seat of General Pueyrredón district. Mar del Plata is the second largest city in Buenos Aires Province. The name "Mar del Plata" is short for "Mar del Río de la Plata," and means "sea of the Río de la Plata basin" or "adjoining sea to the (River) Plate region." Mar del Plata is one of the major fishing ports and the biggest seaside beach resort in Argentina.
With a population of 682,605 as per the 2022 census [INDEC], it is the 5th largest city in Argentina.
Top LGBTQ+ venues in Mar del Plata
- El Club de la Ensalada — club
- Mar del Plata Pride — other
- Lecker — bar
- Kemmer — other
- Glam — club
- Mar del Plata Pride — other
- Playa Escondida — outdoor
- Hotel Spa República — hotel
- éXtasis — other
- Clip Club — other
Plan your trip
Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.