Comodoro Rivadavia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Chubut, Argentina
About Comodoro Rivadavia
Comodoro Rivadavia, often simply calledComodoro, is the center of one of the most important oil extraction regions in Argentina. Founded in 1901 as a port for the agricultural colony near Sarmiento further inland, the fate of the city changed in 1907 when petroleum was discovered. The wealth of the city has attracted numerous immigrants from all over Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru. It's one of Argentina's most expensive cities to live in, mainly because of high rents. However, for visitors the prices are similar to other Patagonian cities. The modern city offers very few historical buildings, but has some nice museums and beautiful sights and places to walk. The most interesting area for visitors is the Rada Tilly beach which belongs to an independent town. The northern neighborhoods a
Top Attractions in Comodoro Rivadavia
Explore the best things to see and do in Comodoro Rivadavia:
- ★Museo Ferroportuario
- ★Museo Nacional del Petróleo
- ★Museo Regional Patagónico Antonio Garcés
Where to Stay in Comodoro Rivadavia
- 🏨Hotel Austral
- 🏨Hotel del Mar
- 🏨Posada del Viajero
Comodoro Rivadavia Travel Guide Sections
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