Miramar, Buenos Aires facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miramar
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"The City of Children"
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 Miramar, Buenos Aires
Location in Argentina
Miramar, Buenos Aires
Location in Buenos Aires Province
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | General Alvarado |
| Founded | 30 September 1888 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population
(2010 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 30,100 |
| CPA Base |
B 7606
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| Area code(s) | +54 2291 |
Miramar is a beautiful city in Argentina. It's located right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Buenos Aires Province. You can find it about 450 kilometers (280 miles) south of the big city of Buenos Aires. Miramar is the main city of the General Alvarado area. Its name is super cool because it means "view of the sea" in Spanish!
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A Look at Miramar's History
Miramar has a long and interesting past, starting way back in the 1800s.
How Miramar Began
The land where Miramar now stands was owned by Fortunato de La Plaza in 1870. Later, in 1887, some important people like Jose María Dupuy, Rómulo Otamendi, and Fortunato de la Plaza decided to create a new city here. Miramar was officially founded on September 20, 1888.
Early Developments and Growth
After its founding, Miramar quickly started to grow.
- In 1889, construction began on the city's first church.
- Just a few years later, in 1891, the General Alvarado area was created, and Miramar became its capital city.
- A big step for the city was in 1911 when the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway arrived. This railway company even built a nice hotel and a golf course!
- Miramar saw its first airplane land in 1920, which must have been very exciting.
- The railway company continued to invest in the city, building the Miramar golf course in 1927.
- In the 1930s, the Dormy House hotel was built next to the golf course, and it even had a special tunnel to the sea!
Miramar's Economy: How the City Works
The main way Miramar makes money is through tourism, especially during the summer. Many people visit to enjoy the beaches and attractions. Besides tourism, farming and food processing are also important. These activities are mostly found near the nearby village of Comandante Nicanor Otamendi.
Fun Places to Visit in Miramar
Miramar is packed with cool places to explore!
- Miramar Golf Course: A great place for golf lovers.
- Museo Punta Hermengo: A museum where you can learn about the area's history and nature.
- Vivero Dunícola Florentino Ameghino: This is a huge woodland area, perfect for exploring nature. It's about 5 square kilometers (almost 2 square miles) of trees!
- Enchanted Forest or Energic Forest: A mysterious and fun forest to discover.
- Aero Club de la ciudad de Miramar: An aerodrome where you might see small planes.
- Autodromo Roberto Hirch de Miramar: A motor racing track for exciting races.
- The Dunes: You can find 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles) of sandy beaches and dunes south of Miramar.
- The "Médano Blanco" (White Dune): This is one of the tallest dunes in the area, close to the "La Totora" brook.
You can also enjoy the Durazno and Brusquitas rivers, an ecological reserve, and many beautiful beaches.
Images for kids
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A beautiful view of Miramar from the beach.
See also
In Spanish: Miramar (Buenos Aires) para niños
