Villa Gesell

Argentina's Buenos Aires Province includes the beach resort city of Villa Gesell. With the goal of converting a dune area into a timber plantation, it was established in 1931. The annexation of the surrounding cities of Mar de las Pampas, Las Gaviotas, and Mar Azul was made possible by the city's expansion.

During World War II, there was a major influx of European immigrants into the city, and they created the first hotels and themed eateries. The majority of Spaniards managed the shops and hotels, whereas the majority of Italians worked as construction workers. In the 1960s, urban growth increased even further because buyers of land who constructed homes in six months or less received a refund of half the land's original cost.

A coastal community in the province of Buenos Aires is called Villa Gesell. It is well known for its sand dunes and for housing Querand Lighthouse, the second-largest lighthouse on the province's coast. In addition to other attractions including a golf course, a zoo, and a specialty crafts market, the city provides adventure tourism in the neighboring forest. Visit El Viejo Hobbit when you are in Villa Gesell and sample their beers and fondue. For those who enjoy the nightlife, visit the neighborhood bars all summer long.

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina