Mar del Plata is a coastal city located in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. It serves as the seat of the General Pueyrredón district and stands as the second largest city within its province. With a population of 682,605 recorded in the 2022 census, it ranks as the fifth largest city in the country.
The name "Mar del Plata" is derived from "Mar del Río de la Plata," which translates to "sea of the Río de la Plata basin" or "adjoining sea to the (River) Plate region." The city is primarily recognized as Argentina's largest seaside beach resort and serves as one of the nation's major fishing ports.