¡Hola! I'm Katie. Welcome to my expat journey from the suburbs of Philadelphia to Necochea, Argentina. My heart led me to a small, seaside city in the province of Buenos Aires, where I relocated seven years ago to be with my better half. Join me as I discover the joys, difficulties and frustrations of picking up and moving a world away. I'll also share my musings and reflections on Argentine culture, food and current events from the perspective of an extranjera.
Life in Argentina often feels like a roller coaster ride. Whether or not the director intended to include this subtle metaphor in his short film, these classic scenes of Buenos Aires with a mind-bending twist will leave you breathless, just like a true heart-stopping amusement ride should.
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With access to the sea, a major river, an extensive pine forest, and undulating dunes, Necochea and neighboring Quequén offer tons of exciting activities for visitors with a taste for adventure.
If you're itching to do more than just work on your tan while visiting the area, check out the following companies and organizations dedicated to adventure sports/extreme sports in Necochea and Quequén. Please keep in mind that many of these outfits are small operations without their own websites or year-round locations. Most are active only in high-season [late December through February]. Details such as phone numbers may change without notice.
Surfing/Bodyboarding Quequén Surf Club at Monte Pasubio Surf Camp Calle 502 Nº 1160 (at intersection of Calle 529), Quequén Phone: (02262) 45-1482 // (02262) 15 56-7110 [Monte Pasubio] Phone: (02262) 49-3114 [Quequén Surf Club]
Classes and equipment rental, Friday-Sunday: 8 am-8 pm
Rafting/Kayaking (River and Sea) Mundo Bonito Phone: (02262) 15 65-8998 / (02262) 15 61-3910
Kayak rental at Cabañas Río Quequén Calle 22 and Ribera, Necochea Phone: (02262) 42-8068
Surf Kayaking Escuela de Kayak-surf Av. 2 and Calle 71, Necochea
Paradiso Escuela de Buceo Calle 32 Nº 4976, Necochea Phone: (02262) 42-9133 / (02262) 15 51-7301
Horseback Riding Av. 10 and Av. de los Eucaliptos, Parque Miguel Lillo, Necochea
In addition to the activities mentioned above, opportunities exist in Necochea and Quequén to participate in windsurfing, kitesurfing, motorized paragliding, parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, waterskiing, canoeing, and sandboarding. Many of the balnearios [beach clubs] along Avenida 2 in Necochea can help you book these activities, or you can visit one of the tourist information offices for more details.
Tourist Information Offices (ENTUR - Ente de Necochea de Turismo) » ENTUR's Main Office at the Casino Complex, Av. 2 and 91, Necochea » Av. 79 and 2, Necochea » Bus Terminal, Av. Jesuita Cardiel [Ruta 86] and Av. 58, Necochea » Calles 502 and 519, Plaza 3 de agosto, Quequén