Among the options offered by the coast of Buenos Aires, we find one that is not so well known, but hides a natural beauty worth discovering.  
Beautiful blue sea beach on a sunny day/ Photo: Gonzalo Ramirez 
  To get there, we must travel the almost 400km that separate it from the city of Buenos Aires along Route 11, which has almost two lanes in each direction and makes the trip more relaxed. Upon entering, we will notice a sudden change that will give us a clue as to where we are arriving. The landscape changes from asphalt road to sandy streets. The speed drops. We are accompanied on the sides by many trees and the feeling of arriving at a destination that assures us peace and rest. The scenery is enchanting. Pine forests. Natural dunes and constructions that accompany this harmony. Here we will not find buildings or big hotels. Cabins and houses dominate the terrain. Nor are there large crowds of people. The first impression you will get when you step on the beach is of immensity. Its amplitude seems to have no end. The view from the top of the dunes is beautiful and invites you to relax. Walking along the shore is one of the favorite options for travelers who arrive. The pace of life passes slowly through its streets. The ideal is to leave the car at the lodge and get lost in its blocks that will give us beautiful views. In tune with its environment, one activity offered is horse rental. In several points of the city we will have the possibility to do it. Whether in a group, alone or with a guide in front. It is a very original way to know the corners that it has for us. Travel tip: Discover the best tours in Buenos Aires that we have prepared for you.  
Horseback riding through the streets of Mar Azul is a must for its visitors/ Photo: Gonzalo Ramirez
  At the same time, bicycles can also be rented with the particularity that their wheels are twice as wide. This makes it possible to ride on the sand without major problems. It is worth mentioning an excursion that is made by most of its visitors. Travel Tip: Enjoy the most exclusive guided tours throughout Buenos Aires and live the full experience!  

It is to go to know the Querandí Lighthouse.

To go there, you can go in your own vehicle, if you have a 4x4. There is also the option of going by ATV, Jeep or in a truck with capacity for several people. Although it is not possible to go up to the lighthouse, they only allow you to get to its base, the whole tour is very beautiful. It crosses a natural reserve and the trip is parallel to the sea. It is a very valid alternative for those days when the weather does not allow you to enjoy the beach. This tour has a night option in which before returning, you can have dinner near the lighthouse.
Nights in Mar Azul are calm and relaxed / Photo: Gonzalo Ramirez
  If we like water sports, the winds that we find in the sea will allow us to do KiteSurfing.  For those who do not know it, it is done with a board and the traction is given by the kite that is attached to the steering bar held by the person who performs it. It is very entertaining and requires great physical effort. If you are taking your first steps in water activities, you will also find several surf schools. At the end of the day's class they will be able to ride the waves with their boards. And for those who enjoy fishing there are several places to rent boats that will take you out to sea and you will be able to demonstrate your ability to catch fish that you will surely enjoy at dinner on the way back. One of the characteristics that we will find is the variety of places to buy handicrafts. Not only in the street stalls downtown. But in the small stores scattered throughout the streets. Travel tip: Check out the best sports and adventure tours in Buenos Aires!
Don't forget to buy your souvenir in Mar Azul / Photo: Gonzalo Ramirez 
  We will have the chance to attend art exhibitions. Sculptures. Paintings. And other artistic expressions that will fill our eyes. Talking about its center. It is along Mar del Plata street and unlike other beach destinations, here we will not see that constant anthill of people. At night, its beauty is enhanced and it seems to be totally different from the one we saw during the day. Businesses place little lights and the atmosphere becomes perfect. We will always find a place to eat without too much waiting. There are ice cream parlors that really have delicious creams. The same with their restaurants and options of fish, pizzas and barbecue. Many with live music. A place that cannot go unnoticed. It is at the crossroads of the main streets and makes the most delicious stuffed churros in the whole area! You will notice it quickly because it is the only one that always has a line to buy and pick up.  In the same vein, there are also several Tea Houses that make us relive those childhood experiences where going to grandma's house for that hour was a party. Double sized homemade cakes, bowls of coffee with milk and puddings with dreamy aromas. All accompanied by an environment of pine trees, sounds of nature and absence of noise. We cannot fail to mention the street theater options. Either in the small amphitheater that we find in one of its galleries or in the street itself. On both sides, the quality of the performers is excellent and we are guaranteed to enjoy ourselves. Travel tip: Don't miss the best gastronomic tours in Buenos Aires, its exquisite dishes and wines will surprise you…   Just 5 minutes away we can visit its neighboring city. Mar de las Pampas. There also prevails the natural with a plus. Its circular center at night is like entering a fairy tale. Mixed between trees and sand dunes, the commercial establishments are organized. Always respecting the drawing of the environment. All very dimly lit and with countless options for food, fun and shopping. In one of the cafes, we have the possibility to climb its tower and from there contemplate from above the beauty of the place. If we access the beach from here, we will have the possibility of jumping from a great height by its sand dunes. Either in an improvised way or doing Sandboard. It is something very funny that always leaves us nice anecdotes. Another city a few kilometers away is Villa Gesell. There the dynamics is different. It is a popular and well-known destination that dates back many years. Here, those who are looking for many alternatives for nightlife and more agitated will find them without problems. Bars, discos, beach parties, open-air theater performances and more complete the menu of offerings. It is also the place to buy all your groceries in its supermarkets, since the variety is greater and the prices are significantly lower. Carlos Gesell, its founder, was the precursor of planting the thousands of trees and pines that we enjoy today. His idea was to urbanize the place that up to that moment only had mobile dunes. This was due to the strong winds that drastically changed the landscape in a few hours.  

Returning to Mar Azul...

If you are looking for a destination that offers tranquility. That brings you closer to nature. That allows you to enjoy the silence, the scent of the forest, to walk without haste. Forget about the car, the GPS. To sit down and read a good book without interruptions. To enjoy a huge beach and to go to sleep listening to the sound of the sea. All that we always wanted, here, in its beautiful streets we are going to get it. It is a natural Spa. We just have to decide how many days we want to have that view and travel! Let's leave the clock in the drawer, let's turn off the cell phone notifications, let's go back to enjoying those habits of talking face to face, not running to get to a place and enjoy the simple things. Look at nature, be part of it and end the day with an infinite sky of stars. You won't need anything else. What does good doesn't need artificial additives.  

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  By: Gonzalo Ramirez, author of GonTraveler Travel Blog