1870: The land that now includes General AlvaradoPartido came into the ownership of Fortunato de La Plaza. 1879: The area changes jurisdiction from Balcarce to General Pueyrredón. 1887: It was around this time the project to build Miramar was undertaken by Jose María Dupuy, Rómulo Otamendi and Fortunato de la Plaza. 1888: Miramar was founded on 20 September. 1889: Construction began on the first church in Miramar. 1891: The Partido of General Alvarado was created on September 29, with Miramar as its capital. 1911: The Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway arrived in Miramar and the company later built a comfortable hotel and adjoining golf course in the town. 1920: The first aeroplane arrives in Miramar. 1927: The Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway began the construction of the Miramar golf course. 1930: The hotel Dormy House was built adjacent to the golf course by the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway, and later a tunnel was built to provide access to the sea from the hotel
Economy
The summer tourist season provides the most significant contribution to the economy of Miramar. Other economic activities include farming and agroindustry, with most of these concentrated around the nearby village of Comandante Nicanor Otamendi.
Autodromo Roberto Hirch de Miramar, 1.47/1.72 km motor racing venue.
The farm circuit, knows as "Mar y Pampa" near 37 Avenue has nice places, especially on weekends
Vivero Dunícola "Florentino Ameghino"
The dunes: 12 km of sand beaches - South of Miramar. There is a possibility to take a truck to get to know this incredible place and practice sandboarding.
The "Médano Blanco", one of the tallest and close to "La Totora" brook.
The coastline between Miramar and Mar del Plata, has incredible landscapes with beaches, cliffs, brooks and woods.
Other attractions include the rivers Durazno and Brusquitas, an ecological reserve and a number of beaches.
Activities
Surf: Many good breaks, one of which is famous throughout South America
Golf: The course is of the well-known Scotch type.
Fishing: by the coast, on board or in "La Ballenera" lagoon.
Trekking: Especially in the forest, guide is recommended
Mountain biking: Miramar is the point of the international circuits of mountain bike in Argentina, like "Panamerican Games"
Horseback Riding: alone or with a guide, one can rent horses on weekends.
