Rio Gallegos Things to See and Do

Rio Gallegos is surprisingly rich in museums, with eight spanning the many facets of its history and culture. Nature lovers can birdwatch along the Reserva Costera Urbana within the city or head out to the country to hike at Laguna Azul, go trout fishing at the many waterways embroidering the landscape or visit the penguins at Cabo Vírgenes. Punta Loyola is another destination for its boat tours and sport fishing. Historic estancias, like Monte Dinero, offer opportunities to learn about sheep farming, whether on a day trip or by lodging in their hostels.

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 09 Feb 2007

Updated: 16 Oct 2009

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Pioneer Museum

In Río Gallegos' oldest surviving building is Museo de los Pioneros. The house, built about 1890, was home first to Dr. Arthur Fenton and later to the Parisi family for 60 years. The six rooms display photos of the British (mainly Irish and Scottish), Spanish, Italian and other immigrant...

Types: Museum
Location: Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Reserva Costera Urbana de Río Gallegos

Down along the city's seafront the low tide reveals marshlands and tidal flats stretching many kilometers south. Resting and feeding here are resident species like the Ostero Austral (Magellanic Oystercatcher, Haematopus leucopodus) and Chorlito Ceniciento...

Types: Birdwatching
Location: Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Museo Padre Molina

Museo Padre Molina provides various galleries about the natural and human history of Argentina's southern Patagonia. The paleontology displays focus on species unique to this part of South America Included are explanations about how excavations, fossils are cleaned and the displays mounted....

Types: Museum
Location: Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Punta Loyola and Isla Deseada

On the delta of the Río Gallegos is Punta Loyola. Here is Puerto Illía, the last port of continental Argentina. On the horizon are rigs exploiting oil reserves. This is the backdrop for one of the Patagonia's prime spots for sea fishing. Many devoted to this trade spend the summer months in...

Types: Boating
Location: Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Fishing around Río Gallegos

Anglers can practice their favorite sport in the crystalline rivers surrounding Río Gallegos. From November through April, avid fly casters and spinners line the banks of the Gallegos, Chico Sur, Gallegos Chico and Coig Rivers patiently awaiting trout to nip the bait on their...

Types: Other Activity
Location: Rio Gallegos, Argentina