Necochea

Necochea sits along Argentina's Atlantic coast, 528 km from Buenos Aires, where the Quequén Grande River meets the ocean. You can walk among pine and eucalyptus trees in South America's largest coastal forest, swim at the 4-kilometer beach, or climb down to the Cueva del Tigre grotto. The city comes alive during the Festival of Cultures in November when local immigrant communities share their music, food, and traditions.

Beach Life

Playa de Necochea stretches for 4 kilometers along the Atlantic coast with calm waters for swimming and specific zones for surfing. At Las Grutas, you'll find a series of caves carved into the coastal cliffs, including Cueva del Tigre - where a gaucho found refuge from authorities in the 1800s. Stop by the Fishermen's Pier to watch boats return with fresh catch or try fishing yourself.

Miguel Lillo Park

This 640-hectare forest contains pine, eucalyptus, and acacia trees, with 12 marked walking paths ranging from 1 to 5 kilometers. Take a 20-minute ride on the narrow-gauge railway through the forest, visit the artificial lake with its resident swans, or step into the Regional Historical Museum housed in a 1940s Spanish Colonial Revival building. Each January 6th, the National Festival of Children's Shows fills the park with puppet shows, circus acts, and children's activities.

Port Area

Two 1908 stone breakwaters mark the entrance to Port Quequén, a major grain export hub. The white lighthouse, built in 1921, rises 34 meters above the harbor. A colony of South American sea lions has made their home on the rocks near the port - you can watch them from viewing platforms throughout the day.

Planning Your Visit

Summer temperatures in Necochea range from 25°C to 32°C (77-90°F) between December and February, with low humidity. Winter months (June-August) see temperatures around 8°C (46°F). Rain falls evenly throughout the year. The beaches fill with visitors during summer weekends, while spring and fall bring calmer conditions with fewer people.