Río Gallegos
Explore the city that invites you to reach the very edge of the American continent.
Do you like adventure in extreme latitudes? Very near the end of the world, the capital of the province of Santa Cruz awaits you: Río Gallegos. Walk around its coastal promenade, watch the immensity of the Argentine Sea, and get close to a history that remains alive. Did you know that the harbor in this city was key during the Malvinas War in 1982? Watch the memorial monument to remember the Argentine Air Force pilots fallen in combat.
Visit a typical place in the city: the Museum of Pioneers, built at the end of the 19th century. Behold Balcón de Roca, declared a National Historical Monument. A few steps from the city, Punta Loyola is waiting for you, where the Gallegos inlet joins the sea. And a little farther than 100 kilometers away, find Cabo Vírgenes: the southernmost point in the Argentine continental area. Live it all in the farthest corner of Patagonia.
Geographic location: Province of Santa Cruz, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: By air, arriving at Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport. By land, via Ruta Nacional 3 by car or by bus.
Area: 61 sq km
Altitude: 20 meters above sea level.
Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes suitable for temperature changes and strong winds.