Mar del Tuyú
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | La Costa |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 6,916 |
| CPA Base | B 7108 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2246 |
Mar del Tuyú is a resort town and capital of the La Costa Partido, on the Argentine Atlantic Coast, with access to Provincial Route 11.
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[edit] Population
According to INDEC, the population of Mar del Tuyú was 6,916 in 2001, including (Costa del Este). It is included in a metropolitan area with Santa Teresita, raising the area's population to 19,950 inhabitants (INDEC, 2001).
[edit] Special Features of Mar del Tuyú
- The Ovals - One of the urban characteristics of Mar del Tuyú, that break the monotony of square blocks with occasional oval-shaped spaces. In these ovals, there are beautiful buildings, shopping malls, and the Municipal Palace, former site of the Gran Hotel Tuyú
- Fishing dock - 100 meters long and 4 meter wide, with a 10 by 20 meter point to fish from. It is made from wood, can float from 4 to 6 meters high, with street lighting, cabins for rent, and public bathrooms.
- Lighthouse - 25 meters high, with a light that can reach a distance of 36 kilometers. It is of high importance for costal navigation, particularly for fishing boats.
[edit] Town Festivals
- Nautical Provincial Festival of the Sea (Fiesta Provincial de la Náutica y el Mar) - Second weekend of November
- Stella Maris Patronage Festival (Fiesta Patronal Stella Maris) - February 2
[edit] External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
