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The city has a number of parks and interesting architecture. It also has a number of craft beer bars and restaurants, although many do not open until the evening. The Temple bar is an exception. We looked for "Le Bosque" thinking it was near the main Cathedral, and while there is a park with some trees we now believe that it is quite a few streets away.

The city is well organized, with streets named with numbers (which makes it easier to walk around). There are several artesanal breweries with good quality. The city is very flat which makes it easier to go for a stroll or ride a bike. There are lot's os students around due to Universidad de La Plata. Supermarkets are not that great but are good enough for basic needs. There is a European atmosphere in this city and population. I enjoyed all my interactions with locals, that were polite and helpful.

La Plata is a quiet city. Its best points are the museums and the cathedral. I was there on a weekend and it was particularly quiet. Lots of university students. Beautiful parks. Nightlife was very limited, and nothing special in terms of shopping. Two nights and three days and you have seen it all! Easy access to Buenos Aires.. No major hotel chains. Mostly two and three star hotels. If you want a four star facility, rent an apartment. The streets are diagonals and are numbered, so it is easy to find your way around. Beware the sidewalks...a large percentage are broken and it is easy to trip if you are not watching the ground ahead of you.. Excellent ice cream at Lucciano’s, just a few blocks from Plaza Moreno.

The city was designed before construction to be the capital of the Province. The original blueprint was a grid of parallel and perpendicular streets and avenues, with parks along diagonals and the main government and religious buildings along 51st street in a "Washington Mall" style and a park housing the University, the Zoo, the Observatory and a Science Museum. The classic buildings are architectural jewels and the Gothic Cathedral is a must see. There was a huge flood in 2013 (or 12?) and the city seems to be having a hard time to recover still now. Sidewalks are in desperate need of repair (and most don't have handicap ramps! we almost killed my mom moving her wheelchair for about 5 blocks) and many houses look abandoned. If you have time, travel north to City Bell and walk along Cantilo Street for al-fresco dining, people watching, and a look at the truly suburban argentine social life. Try Perla, off Cantilo, an old english mansion with tables spread all over the yard, under trees and among fragant bushes.

Perfectly planned city (look at the city map and be amazed). There are lots of trees. The city seems to slowly eat its past charm. It is not well maintained and not properly cleaned. Drivers do not stop for pedestrians on cross-sections. The Cathedral is certainly a landmark. Restaurants are expensive and food is below North American standards: mainly french fries and grilled beef (you typically get better quality beef in a North American steak house; no vegetables, nor salads. Food in food stores is expensive and quality suffers. People are friendly, some service personnel in hotels and restaurants speaks decent English. Natural History Museum is very large and has a collection that is too rich for such a city - it is free of charge. Taxi from La Plata to the International Airport in Buenos Aires in US$70 (80 min travel).

La Plata is worth a day trip at least. There's good stuff to see and the plazas and parks are great .check out the Cathedral in Plaza Moreno. There are some pretty good restaurants which really get going after 9pm. Taxi is the best way to get around and they are cheap although wandering the tree lined streets has its rewards However the city itself is a little tired looking and is not really geared up for tourists.