Rio Gallegos (Río Gallegos) is a town in southern Argentina. There may not be much to see in town but it can be a base for exploring the wider area. The town serves as the provincial capital of Santa Cruz.
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Rio Gallegos was established to enforce the influence of Argentine over the southern Patagonia. For tourists it can be good jump-off point for exploring Tierra del Fuego and southern Chile. It had a population of 116,000 in 2022.
Museo de Arte "Eduardo Minnicelli": Small art museum with free admission. 1 Pioneer Museum (Museo de los Pioneros). Weekdays 10:00-19:30. The city's oldest standing house furnished with items from the late 19th and early 20th century. Free. (updated Jan 2017) 2 Museo Ferroviario Roberto Galián (Railroad Museum), Pellegrini 840, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina, ☏ +54 2966426766. Mon-Fri 14ː30 - 17ː30. History of railroads in Argentina, much of collection is rusty and unrestored. (updated Feb 2023)
1 La Barrica, Comodoro Rivadavia 379, ☏ +54 2966 43-8572. Wine bar with a large selection of Argentinian wines. (updated Jan 2017)
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In Oct, Rio Gallegos typically sees ~15°C daytime highs and 10 rainy days.
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