The “Presidente Hipólito Yrigoyen” Suspension Bridge connects Necochea and Quequén across the Río Quequén Grande. It was officially inaugurated on July 21, 1929, and has been a National Historic Monument in Necochea Partido since 2017. The structure points to a defining contrast of the destination: urban history meets a coastline whose beaches and landscapes each have their own character.

A Coast with Distinctive Character

Necochea has a 64-kilometer coastline. The beaches of Quequén are marked by significant erosion, narrower stretches of sand and coarser sand; shells, sea snails and rock formations are also part of their landscape. The beaches offer swimming as well as water sports such as surfing, bodyboarding and kayaking.

Balneario Los Ángeles has a different character: wide beaches with coarse sand, cliffs and rock platforms that extend up to 200 meters offshore. The cave known as Cueva del Tigre is located there. In Las Grutas, numerous hollows in the cliffs and shells and sea snails in the sand stand out. At Playa Punta Negra, rock formations create natural pools that are home to fish, mollusks and marine plants.

Nature, Water and Activity

Reserva Natural Arroyo Zabala is a provincial nature reserve in the “Multiple Use” category, located between Necochea Partido and San Cayetano Partido. It protects representative coastal flora and fauna, including capybaras and sea lions.

Bicycles and horses are available for hire in Parque Miguel Lillo, and you can also ride the eco-train there. The approximately 500-meter-long Sendero de Hongos is an educational nature trail in the heart of the park that is open to the public. With its river, sea and lagoons, Necochea Partido offers varied fishing opportunities throughout the year.

Paseo de la Ribera runs along the Río Quequén from its starting point at Calle 66 to Puente Taraborelli. It provides another useful landmark along the river.

History and Small Discoveries

Plaza Dardo Rocha is a defining feature of Necochea’s historic center. At the Museo Histórico Regional “Egisto Ratti,” you can learn about the history of the partido through various thematic galleries and temporary exhibitions. The Museo de Ciencias Naturales “Rodolfo Faggioli” in Parque Miguel Lillo devotes its galleries to marine biology, paleontology, megafauna and local birds. The two museums thus offer different perspectives on regional history and nature.

The Monumento a la Gesta de Malvinas in Quequén was inaugurated on October 9, 1999. The work by sculptor Andrés Mirward is 35.70 meters tall. The remains of the Montepasubio also shape Quequén’s history: they gave their name to a distinctive beach and a well-known surf center. The “Circuito de buques hundidos” route begins at Plaza 3 de Agosto and points out the names and locations of shipwrecks on the beaches of Necochea and Quequén.

More Experiences

Termas del Campo Médano Blanco has two indoor thermal-water pools and two outdoor thermal-water whirlpools. Classes include aquagym, Aquarelax, Aquamove and stretching. If classes are important to your plans, check the current schedule.

On the coast, where Necochea’s urban area ends, you’ll find the “Vientos de Necochea” wind farm. The site covers 158 hectares and has eleven Vestas wind turbines.

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