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• When to go

  Jan 10, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  Trelew possesses a dry, temperate climate, with winter temperatures varying between a chilly 0°C and 15°C. In spring and fall, ......

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• Trelew History

  Jan 10, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  Trelew is one of several towns in Patagonia settled by Welsh immigrants. In 1865, seeking freedom from English persecution in ......

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• El Calafate Restaurants

  Dec 19, 2007 - El Calafate, Argentina

  From simple snack shops to expensive restaurants, there is a wide variety of food options available in El Calafate. Most ......

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Destinations

• Gaiman

  Jan 08, 2008 - Gaiman, Argentina

  Gaiman, a quaint Welsh village situated in the floodplain of Rio Chubat, is often described as a fertile oasis of ......

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• Puerto Natales

  Dec 27, 2007 - Puerto Natales, Chile

  Puerto Natales, situated on the shores of Seno Última Esperanza, and with views of snow capped Cordillera Sarmiento, is pretty ......

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• Trelew

  Dec 25, 2007 - Trelew, Argentina

  Trelew, located 70 kilometers south of Puerto Madryn, is the largest town in the Chubut Valley, and serves as a ......

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Hotels

• Hotel Libertador

  Jan 11, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  Hotel Libertador, though old-fashioned and past-due for some remodeling and redecorating (think retro mustard-yellow color schemes), has clean rooms, a ......

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• The Rayentray

  Jan 11, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  The Rayentray, though not particularly fancy, is a safe bet for your stay in Trelew. The 110-room hotel is centrally ......

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• Camping Bomberos Voluntarios

  Jan 09, 2008 - Gaiman, Argentina

  At $1 per person, Camping Bomberos Voluntarios is a true bargain (provided that you don’t mind sleeping on the ground). ......

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Restaurants

• Ty Nain

  Jan 10, 2008 - Gaiman, Argentina

  Ty Nain is another good place to experience traditional tea service in Gaiman. The teahouse is located in the center ......

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• Ty Gwyn

  Jan 09, 2008 - Gaiman, Argentina

  Ty Gywn, also a bed and breakfast, is the oldest active Welsh teahouse in Gaiman, and offers tasty homemade meals ......

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• Pizzería La Lechuza

  Dec 20, 2007 - El Calafate, Argentina

  Pizzería La Lechuza boasts a menu with 35 varieties of wood-fired pizza, the most famous of which is the “super ......

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Activities

• Penguin colony at Punta Tumbo

  Jan 11, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  The Magellan Penguin colony at Punta Tumbo is a wonderful place to see penguins in their natural habitat. This is ......

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• Museo Regional Pueblo de Luis

  Jan 10, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  Located in the old railway station, Museo Regional Pueblo de Luis is a good place to while away an afternoon. ......

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• Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio

  Jan 10, 2008 - Trelew, Argentina

  Arguably one of the best museums in Argentina, Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio is a must-see for paleontology enthusiasts. The museum, ......

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Tours

• Erratic Rock

  Dec 27, 2007 - Puerto Natales, Chile

  Erratic Rock offers a wide array of adventure tour options in Patagonia. From day trips to penguin colonies, to multiple ......

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