San Bernardo del Tuyú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Bernardo del Tuyú
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 San Bernardo del Tuyú
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | La Costa |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 6,966 |
| CPA Base |
B 7111
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| Area code(s) | +54 2257 |
| Website | http://www.sanbernardo.com.ar/ |
San Bernardo del Tuyú is a fun city located right by the sea in the La Costa District of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It's a popular spot for tourists who want to enjoy the beach and ocean.
The Story of San Bernardo del Tuyú
San Bernardo del Tuyú was started by a group of ten people, led by Juan Carlos Chiozza. They bought a big piece of land (about 191 hectares or 480 acres) by the Atlantic Ocean in 1942. This land was part of a large ranch owned by the Duhau family in Buenos Aires Province.
The people who bought the land divided it into smaller pieces. They also built the first parts of a town center. The governor, Dr. Rodolfo Moreno, officially allowed the town to be created on April 3, 1943. The new town was given its name in a special ceremony in 1944.
Growing as a Community
At first, the town grew mostly because of money from the developers and the people who lived there. Residents worked together to create their own electric and telephone services. These were run by groups called cooperatives, where everyone helped out.
San Bernardo slowly became a popular place for tourists. It is close to another town called Mar de Ajó. One of the five piers (long structures going into the water) in the area was built right here. A poet from Uruguay and Argentina, named Juan Burghi, even wrote a poem about San Bernardo in 1957!
A Popular Tourist Spot
In 1978, the La Costa District was created, which helped San Bernardo del Tuyú become even more popular. Many fun places like pubs, bingo halls, dance clubs (discothèques), and theaters were built. You can find these places along Costanera Avenue, San Bernardo Avenue, and Chiozza Street.
Chiozza Street is a special place, especially during the busy summer tourist season (from January 1 to March 10). During this time, it becomes a pedestrian street, meaning only people can walk there – no cars! One of the most interesting spots on Chiozza Street is the Observatorio de la Costa. This is the only observatory in the entire district, where you can look at the stars and learn about space!
See also
In Spanish: San Bernardo del Tuyú para niños
