Merlo
in Merlo of Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Noteable things around
  • Buenos Aires Zoo (zoo, (19 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-34.666 and -58.729 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -34° 39' 58" and W -58° 43' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - ARS
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Guarani
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:09 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:28 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
33.822 and 120.425 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Sheyanggang
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Argentina in South America

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Argentina.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Argentina. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Merlo

Merlo in Merlo (Provincia de Buenos Aires) is a city located in Argentina about 20 mi (or 33 km) west of Buenos Aires, the country's capital town.

Current time in Merlo is now 04:09 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Argentina / Buenos Aires with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Merlo, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Argentina is El Palomar Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 1 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ituzaingo, Moron, Hurlingham, Marcos Paz and San Justo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

17°C (63 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Chino chapa 3 por Merlo a prueba (16-07-2014)

Published: July 16, 2014
Length: 41:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

SOFSE - Línea Sarmiento - Ramal Once / Moreno - Formación de origen chino, CSR Mitsubishi chapa 3, en un viaje de prueba, dejo atrás la estación de Merlo para dirigirse hacía San Antonio...


Chapa 22 DP saliendo de Merlo (5-11-2011)

Published: November 06, 2011
Length: 28:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

Trenes de Buenos Aires - Línea Sarmiento - Corredor Once / Moreno - una de las formaciones doble piso, chapa 22 partiendo desde la estación Merlo hacía San Antonio de Padua. Sábado 5 de...


Chapa 23 por contraria en Merlo (13-08-2014)

Published: August 13, 2014
Length: 47:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

SOFSE - Línea Sarmiento - Ramal Once / Moreno - Formación doble piso chapa 23, saliendo desde la estación Merlo rumbo a Paso del Rey y Moreno, con la particularidad que lo hace por vía...


CSR Mitsubishi chapa 9 a prueba x Merlo (14-07-2014)

Published: July 14, 2014
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

SOFSE - Línea Sarmiento - Ramal Once / Moreno - Formación de origen chino CSR Mitsubishi chapa 9 saliendo desde Merlo hacía Paso del Rey y Moreno a las 16:15 hs, realizando un viaje de ...


Toshiba ch 14 a pruebas x Merlo (14-07-2014)

Published: July 14, 2014
Length: 17:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

SOFSE - Línea Sarmiento - Ramal Once / Moreno - El renovado Toshiba chapa 14 llegando a Merlo proveniente desde Moreno y Paso del Rey en un viaje de pruebas, a las 15:09 hs, con esta formación:...


CSR Mitsubishi chapa 5 por Merlo (22-07-2014)

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 28:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

SOFSE - Línea Sarmiento - Ramal Once / Moreno - En la mañana lluviosa de Merlo vemos al chapa 5 CSR Mitsubishi, saliendo de Merlo hacía Paso del Rey, en el segundo día en servicio de estas...


Chapa 11 ''Randazzo'' x Merlo (15-01-2013)

Published: January 15, 2013
Length: 45:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

UGOMS - Línea Sarmiento - Corredor Once / Moreno - El renovado Toshiba chapa 11 con el nuevo esquema celeste de Transporte Público de Randazzo, saliendo de la estación Merlo hacía Paso...


CSR Mitsubishi chapa 5 saliendo de Merlo (23-07-2014)

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 40:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

SOFSE - Línea Sarmiento - Ramal Once / Moreno - En el tercer día en servicio de las nuevas formaciones chinas, siendo las 08:37 hs vemos al chapa 5 CSR Mitsubishi saliendo desde la estación...


Chapa 1 DP y chapa 2 x Merlo (28-10-2011)

Published: October 30, 2011
Length: 06:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

Trenes de Buenos Aires - Línea Sarmiento - Corredor Once / Moreno - Cruce de Toshibas en la estación de Merlo. El chapa 1 convertido a doble piso llega a Merlo proveniente desde Paso del...


Chapa 24 DP saliendo de Merlo (12-03-2013)

Published: March 13, 2013
Length: 06:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fernando Serrano

UGOMS - Línea Sarmiento - Corredor Once / Moreno - En la tarde / noche del Martes 12 de Marzo de 2013, el chapa 24 ex TBA, el plotteado, abandona la estación de Merlo en sentido ascendente...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Merlo Partido

Merlo is a partido of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is located in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina, west of the city of Buenos Aires. Its capital is the city of Merlo. The region of the present-day partido was colonized shortly after the second, and permanent founding of Buenos Aires (1580). In 1730 an interim parish was founded near the estancia (landholding) of Francisco de Merlo. In 1755 Merlo founded the town of Villa San Antonio del Camino, which was renamed later in his honour.

Located at -34.6667, -58.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1864 establishments in Argentina, Partidos of Buenos Aires Province, Merlo

Merlo, Buenos Aires

Merlo is the head town of the eponymous partido of Merlo and seat of the municipal government, located in the Greater Buenos Aires urban area. The city was founded by Francisco de Merlo in 1755 and rebuilt by Juan Dillon in 1859. Merlo is divided in two distinctive regions: Merlo Centro, a middle class district clustered around the train station; and the working class barrios, most of them along the Reconquista River.

Located at -34.6653, -58.7275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Merlo, Populated places in Buenos Aires Province, Populated places established in 1755

Parque San Martín, Buenos Aires Province

Parque San Martín is a city located in Merlo Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Parque San Martín was founded around 1948 by real estate promoters, in the estates belonging to the Etcheverry family. Like many others places in Argentina, the city was named after the Argentine independence hero General José de San Martín.

Located at -34.6833, -58.7292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Merlo, Populated places in Buenos Aires Province, Populated places established in 1948

Paso del Rey

Paso del Rey is a city located 35,5 km from Buenos Aires, in Moreno, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Paso del Rey (English: King's Ford) takes its name from the estancia owned by Senator Amancio Jacinto Alcorta: Estancia Paso del Rey. The surrounding area was well-known since colonial times because there was a ford which provided a useful crossing place to get the west bank of the Reconquista River.

Located at -34.6583, -58.7622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Buenos Aires Province, Populated places established in 1938, Moreno

Grupo VYCEA, Argentine Air Force

Grupo VYCEA is the Spanish acronym for Grupo Vigilancia y Control del Espacio Aéreo (English: Air Space's Surveillance and Control Group). Grupo VYCEA is a group of the Argentine Air Force, headquartered at Parque San Martín, Merlo since 1952. Grupo VYCEA, or just VYCEA, operates a military radar base that occupies a total area of 240 Ha. The core of the base is an old radar bought to Bendix Corporation in 1976.

Located at -34.6847, -58.7453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military units and formations established in 1952, Argentine Air Force, Merlo

Estadio José Manuel Moreno

Estadio José Manuel Moreno is a multi-purpose stadium in Merlo Partido, Argentina. It is currently used primarily for football matches and hosts the home matches of Primera B Nacional Argentina club, Club Social y Deportivo Merlo. The capacity of the stadium is 5,000 spectators. It is named after former Argentine football player, José Manuel Moreno.

Located at -34.6804, -58.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Argentina, Multi-purpose stadiums in Argentina, Sports venues in Buenos Aires Province

Battle of Márquez Bridge

The Battle of Márquez Bridge, fought on 26 April 1829, during the civil war between Unitarians and Federalists, resulting in a victory for the Federal Party forces of Juan Manuel de Rosas and the governor of Santa Fe Province, Estanislao López, over general Juan Lavalle, who had usurped the office of Governor of Buenos Aires Province.

Located at -34.6599, -58.7567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1829, Battles of the Argentine Civil War

National University of the West

The National University of the West (Spanish: Universidad Nacional del Oeste, UNO) is an Argentine national university, situated in San Antonio de Padua, Merlo Partido, Buenos Aires Province. It was established on November 11, 2009, by National Law 26,544. The campus was formally inaugurated on September 16, 2011 - the 35th anniversary of the "night of the pencils" assault against a group of left-wing La Plata students at the height of the Dirty War.

Located at -34.6647, -58.6994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Argentine National universities, Educational institutions established in 2009, 2009 establishments in Argentina, Universities in Buenos Aires Province


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Merlo, ميرلو، بوينس آيرس, مرلو, Մերլո, メルロ, 메를로, Мерло, 梅洛