The style is also often associated in Argentina with the californiano ("Californian"), another vernacular type of house close connected with the American Mission Revival style. Mar del Plata style's features, h… See more

The chalets were at first the production of builders with a great experience in the building of eclectic style mansions for summer, but without the skills of a real technician. Nonetheless, the first generation … See more

The neighborhoods of La Perla, Stella Maris, Playa Grande, Punta Mogotes and Alfar have today the main concentrations of Mar del Plata style houses. These seaside areas attracted many middle-class tourists, particularly … See more