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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...
Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...
09 Feb 2007
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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....
Museum
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
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...
Museum
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
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...
Boating
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
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...
Other Activity
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Laguna Azul
Out on the Patagonian steppe rises an ancient volcano whose rough, basaltic rim is studded with colorful lichens. Within its crater, Laguna Azul’s crystalline blue waters gleam under the sun and clouds. Legends speak of mythical creatures living in its bottomless depths....
Hiking
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
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