 |
| Corridor: Southern l Province: Chubut |
 |
Comodoro Rivadavia
 Comodoro Rivadavia - Photos: Jorge González
 ocated in the Southeastern angle of the Province of Chubut, Comodoro Rivadavia is a modern booming city. It has been named after Commodore Martín Rivadavia, who traveled the Patagonian shores between 1890 and 1892 by request of the national government in their plan to create a harbor in central Patagonia. Its significance in the area began in 1907, when important oil fields were found in the area of the San Jorge Gulf.
The surrounding mounts have forced a whimsical shape in the urban geography. With the passing of time, Comodoro Rivadavia has acquired more and more relevance, thus becoming the main industrial, commercial, financial and service center in the region.
It has mild climate, both in the winter and in the summer, with an average annual temperature of 13º C, a maximum of 27ºC during January and a minimum of 3ºC in July. Winters in this area of the country are mild with occasional snowfalls. During the summer, it offers the possibility of enjoying its large beaches, as the winds from the West are dry but temperate.
In order to get to Comodoro Rivadavia, visitors may choose to fly up to the city international airport or travel along National Route 3, which presents excellent conditions. It offers an interesting hotel and gastronomic infrastructure that guarantees pleasant moments of leisure and recreation.
Sheltered by the mythical Mount Chenque, from where an infinite panoramic view of the city and the Atlantic Ocean may be obtained, Comodoro Rivadavia presents interesting tourist proposals to see its surroundings. Lovers of sport fishing may go on amusing on-boat or shore outings. In a tour around the area, the characteristic oil pumps, the windmills used as a non-conventional source of energy and, 14km from the center, the endless beaches of Villa Rada Tilly, where windcar driving is practiced may be appreciated.
The Comodoro Rivadavia and Villa Rada Tilly beaches are flanked by Mounts Punta de Piedras and Punta del Marqués, real natural vantage points accessed by bicycle or on 4 x4 vehicles along winding paths that reveal incredibly beautiful sceneries behind every bend.
Comodoro Rivadavia is a synonym for a city with its own energy. 
|
|
|
versión español){kind=small}
