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Pontevedra

Buenos Aires, Argentina · South America

About Pontevedra

Pontevedra is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Merlo, 23km from Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez.

Pontevedra is a town located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With a population of 33,515, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Pontevedra sits in Argentina, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Argentina/Buenos Aires time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pontevedra to your route.

About Pontevedra

Pontevedra is a city located in Merlo Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The town was named after the homonymous city of Pontevedra, Spain. Pontevedra was founded in 1871 by real estate promoters, in the estates belonging to the Irish landlord Thomas Gahan, member of Merlo's first municipal government in

Read more 1865. Pontevedra is a small town surrounded by small truck farms, connected to Merlo, Libertad and González Catán . The city is bordered by Parque San Martín and Libertad (north), Mariano Acosta (west), González Catán (east) and Veinte de Junio (south), both in La Matanza Partido, and Marcos Paz (south). According to the 2001 census [INDEC], the population was 33,515.

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Pontevedra offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pontevedra located?

Pontevedra is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -34.7495 latitude, -58.7016 longitude.

What is the population of Pontevedra?

Pontevedra has a population of approximately 33,515 people, making it a town in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
33,515
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Buenos Aires
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-34.7495, -58.7016

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Argentina

Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire
100
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Pontevedra

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez

Permanent racing circuit in southern Buenos Aires opened in 1952, host of Argentine Grand Prix rounds and TC racing.

23 km · about 25 min drive

restaurant

Don Julio

A Palermo parrilla where the walls are papered with bottles signed by diners and dry-aged beef is grilled over quebracho embers. Regularly named among the world's best restaurants; queues form before opening.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

La Boca (Caminito), Buenos Aires

A colorful working-class neighborhood famous for its brightly painted corrugated-iron houses, tango dancers, and the passion of Boca Juniors football.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires

An ornate city of the dead with elaborate mausoleums housing Argentina's elite, including Eva Perón, in a labyrinth of marble and statuary.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhood with a famous Sunday antique market, milonga dance halls, and colonial architecture.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Obelisco de Buenos Aires

Iconic 67-metre obelisk in the centre of the Plaza de la República, marking the heart of Buenos Aires.

33 km · about 40 min drive

museum

MALBA

Buenos Aires' leading contemporary art museum, showcasing the finest Latin American art from the 20th century onward.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Cafe Tortoni

Buenos Aires' oldest cafe, opened in 1858, with marble tables, stained glass and a basement tango room where Borges and Gardel were regulars. Expect a queue on Avenida de Mayo; order the chocolate con churros.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pontevedra.

Merlo

🇦🇷 Argentina

10 km awayPop. 268,961

San Antonio de Padua

🇦🇷 Argentina

10 km awayPop. 37,745

Ituzaingó

🇦🇷 Argentina

10 km away

Castelar

🇦🇷 Argentina

12 km awayPop. 107,786

Marcos Paz

🇦🇷 Argentina

13 km away

Morón

🇦🇷 Argentina

13 km awayPop. 99,066

San Justo

🇦🇷 Argentina

15 km awayPop. 105,274

Haedo

🇦🇷 Argentina

16 km awayPop. 37,745

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