The city is known as “La Feliz”, but it is also called “MDQ”, although few know its true meaning.
Mar del Plata. Photo: Na / José Scalzo
With the summer season, Mar del Plata is one of the cities chosen by the majority. Its great offer Gastronomic, theatrical and beaches For all tastes they make it an irresistible destination not only at this time, also throughout the year. But, Did you know everything about her?
The city is known as “The Happy,” But it is also called “MDQ”although few know their true meaning.
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What does it mean that Mar del Plata is told “MDQ”
The answer is linked to airports and Born in 1952 When he then President of the Nation, Juan Domingo Perón, decreed the creation of the “Aeronautical Detachment of Mar del Plata”.
When I know requested the air identification “MDP” There was great surprise since a country had already stayed with those letters. In this story appears the Mindiptana airport, located in the Indonesian Province of Papuawho asked before anyone lA denomination “MDP”. Exactly 7 years earlier, since in 1945 it was its foundation and the IATA (International Air Transport Association), entity in charge of assigning the codes to each airport, acted as appropriate.
Mar del Plata Airport. Photo: 0223
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Origin of the name Mar del Plata
The history of City name dates back to the time of the Spanish conquest In South America, when Spanish explorers came to the coast of what is today Argentina. At that time, they discovered that the indigenous communities that inhabited the area collected silver from the nearby streams and rivers.
Due to the Presence of silver in the areathe Spanish explorers called the “Mar del Plata” area, referring to the sea that surrounded the coast and the richness of La Plata that was in the area. Over time, the city that was founded in the area adopted this name.
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The data for tourists to avoid an economic disgust
With more than 25 spas and many options for summer days, Punta Mogotes is one of the most busy complexes in the city of Mar del Plata during vacations in Argentina.
While each spa has its tents and other services, parking is not usually the most economical and many decide to leave their cars in the streets, something that causes several problems.
Punta Mogotes, Mar del Plata. Photo: x @christiagh
“The administration of Punta Mogotes urges Marplateans and tourists to respect the rules to guarantee safety and well -being in the area,” The tourist agency officially reported. He added: “The spa of Punta Mogotes remembers Marplateans and tourists about the importance of following certain regulations that ensure the security and proper functioning of the place.”
Many tourists leave their cars parked in front of the spas, on a narrow, double -hand, and when they return they find a fine stuck on their windshield. To avoid fines and leave vehicles in safe placesthere are two options: pay the spas of the spas or leave them before crossing the avenue of the workers, in the upper part, where you can park without problems; You just have to travel around 250 meters to reach the beach.
