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The 8 Best Day Trips from La Plata

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 8 good day trips from La Plata, Argentina, led by Buenos Aires, Merlo, Quilmes. The closest is Berazategui, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from La Plata at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Buenos Aires	52 km NW	1 hr	Half-day trip
Merlo	76 km W	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Quilmes	35 km NW	40 min	Half-day trip
José C. Paz	87 km NW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Berazategui	29 km NW	45 min	Half-day trip
Moreno	83 km W	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Ezeiza	53 km W	1 hr	Half-day trip
Castelar	69 km NW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from La Plata

1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of La Plata2 hr round trip
Known for El Ateneo Grand Splendid.
Also nearby: Lanús, Balvanera, Belgrano, Isidro Casanova, Villa Lugano, Lomas de Zamora, San Justo.
2
Merlo, Argentina
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of La Plata3 hr round trip
3
Quilmes, Argentina
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car35 km north-west of La Plata1 hr 20 min round trip
4
José C. Paz, Argentina
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of La Plata2 hr 40 min round trip
5
Berazategui, Argentina
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car29 km north-west of La Plata1 hr 30 min round trip
6
Moreno, Argentina
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of La Plata2 hr 40 min round trip
7
Ezeiza, Argentina
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car53 km west of La Plata2 hr round trip
8
Castelar, Argentina
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of La Plata2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: La Plata to Buenos Aires

A realistic pace for Buenos Aires, 52 km from La Plata. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave La Plata
09:30Arrive in Buenos Aires (1 hr drive)
09:45El Ateneo Grand Splendid
11:45Lunch
13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Buenos Aires
15:30Head back to La Plata
16:30Home in La Plata

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from La Plata?: The best day trips from La Plata are Buenos Aires, Merlo, Quilmes, José C. Paz, Berazategui. The closest is Berazategui, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from La Plata?: Berazategui is the closest, 29 km north-west of La Plata, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of La Plata?: 4 places are within about an hour's drive of La Plata: Berazategui (45 min), Quilmes (40 min), Buenos Aires (1 hr), Ezeiza (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near La Plata for a day out?: Buenos Aires is the largest city in day-trip range, 52 km north-west of La Plata and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from La Plata?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is José C. Paz at 87 km, around 1 hr 20 min by car.

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