Places to Visit in Argentina: The Atlantic Coast Approximately 200 miles (400km) from Buenos Aires, you can find a number of popular beach resorts and towns facing the Atlantic Ocean. In the summer months, especially between December and February, many residents of Buenos Aires come down to these shores to relax and escape from the heat of the city. Besides the excellent scenery and a pleasant ocean, the area offers many sports activities to vacationers. Fishing, Regattas and wind-surfing are popular water sports. The area also offers many golfing opportunities with each town maintaining its own beautiful course. Places to Visit in Argentina