Rio Gallegos

Río Gallegos is an Argentinean city on the Gallegos River in southern Patagonia. By the central San Martín Square is the small Cathedral of Our Lady of Luján, built from wood and with a pink facade. The Eduardo Minnicelli Art Museum shows the work of local and regional artists. Nearby, Father Jesús Molina Regional Museum exhibits fossils, dinosaur replicas and items relating to the indigenous Tehuelche people.
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Top places to visit

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Local history museum
Museums
Specialty Museums
It's the old house of the first locals who started expansion of the town. Great guide!
Marcin Śliwa — Google review
It's a small but cute museum about one of the oldest houses in Rio Gallegos. They do have English and Spanish signs around the museum to explain what everything is. You can do a self guided tour or ask for a tour guide to explain all the items in the home that were donated to help make this museum. Definitely a treat to learn about the history of a town and a nice little garden to walk around.
James Kitahara — Google review
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Lucca Lucero Bordon — Google review
Very friendly staff. Interesting history
Antonius Van Opstal — Google review
good wifi
Mygjhj w — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a surprise when entering the place. Lots of history and lots of knowledge from the curator Cláudia, who showed me everything and made me feel really comfortable. The visit was great. And the house is very beautiful and has many pieces in the collection. Free access. You can contribute. Opens from 10:00 (Original) Foi uma surpresa, ao entrar no local. Muita história e muito conhecimento pela curadora Cláudia, que me mostrou tudo, e me deixou super a vontade. A visita foi ótima. E a casa está muito linda e com muitas peças no acervo. Acesso gratuito. Pode-se contribuir. Abre a partir das 10:00
Luci Rodrigues — Google review
(Translated by Google) another very interesting museum to visit, understand and remember past times. The boy who served as our guide and host of the place was also very good. (Original) otro muy interesante museo para visitar, entender y recordar épocas pasadas. muy bien además el muchacho que nos tocó como guía y anfitrión del lugar.
patricio morales — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very good attention from Lucía and Carolina, well set and explained, it is like going back in time, Thank you girls!!! (Original) Muy buena atención de parte de Lucía y Carolina, bien ambientado y explicado, es como retroceder en el tiempo, Gracias chicas !!!
cristina — Google review
Alberdi, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina+54 2966 47-6594Museo de los Pioneros reservations
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City park
Sights & Landmarks
Monuments & Statues
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Bella!!!♥️
Lorena Leon — Google review
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Ceci Cruz — Google review
LINCO
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Bella !
joe manu Espinoza — Google review
Ok
noelia zanier — Google review
Bellisimo
Claudia Conti — Google review
Chill
palomita — Google review
Relax
Juan Alejandro Maidana Leiva — Google review
Bellaaa
Norberto Sabo — Google review
Turro
M P — Google review
Av. José de San Martín 701-799, Z9400 Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentinahttp://www.riogallegos.gov.ar/+54 2966 45-7021Plaza "General San Martín" reservations

3Hotel Laguna Azul

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Hotel
The Hotel Laguna Azul offers an affordable and basic accommodation option. The rooms are small, and the breakfast selection is limited. However, the hotel's convenient location near the bus station allows for easy access to various attractions in town. While some staff members may be able to communicate in English, they provide minimal guidance beyond what can be found through online research. Overall, this budget-friendly hotel provides a comfortable stay at a reasonable price.
Rooms were comfy and clean and staff really helpful
Katherine Cochrane — Google review
It's mostly just a cheap place to stay. The rooms are tiny and the breakfast is really limited. It's reasonably close to the bus station and easy walking distance to everything in town.
carl gregory — Google review
D 10
Myriam soledad Gonzalez — Google review
Simple and cheap but comfortable. Stuff sometimes speaks English but don't expect more advice than you can Google yourself.
Andress Šulc — Google review
Very nice place at a very comfortable price
David Kattan — Google review
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Luciana Maugeri — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place for those of us who come from Ushuaia. Or we are coming back. Excellent place to rest, the beds are excellent. The shower and bathroom are more than excellent. Very hot water! A family atmosphere and little noise. Accesible price. Breakfast with the aroma of toasted bread has totally conquered me. Thank you so much ! (Original) Excelente lugar para quienes venimos de Ushuaia. O estamos volviendo. Lugar excelente para descansar, las camas son excelentes. La ducha y el baño son más que excelentes. Agua bien caliente! Un ambiente familiar y poco ruido. Precio accesible. El desayuno con aroma a pan tostado me ha conquistado totalmente. Muchas gracias !
Alejandro aucar poudes — Google review
IQF Río Gallegos Santa Cruz AR, Estrada 298, Z9400, Argentinahttp://www.lagunaazulhotel.com.ar/+54 2966 53-1697

4Hotel Patagonia

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Hotel
Down-to-earth hotel featuring a restaurant & a lobby bar, plus a spa with a sauna & 2 hot tubs.
Very nice rooms, great service and really tasty food and wines.
Sven Wurzbacher — Google review
'In Town' Hotel. Quite traditional, and the better for it! Front of house reception excellent. Restaurant food good. Bar food menu is okay, but service there was a little slow More for it than against. I'd go again🙂👍🏻
Mick Clayson — Google review
Comfortable and cozy in the center of the city. Big beautiful common spaces to relax and find shelter from the very strong wind outside.
Phyllis Harvey — Google review
Lovely hotel, very well priced. Amazing lounge/general area! Lots of couches, a fireplace, a big TV with lots of comfortable seating. Wish we were here for Christmas in stead of Punta Arenas... It looked to cosy and welcoming with its big Christmas tree. Service and breakfast was really good. And the rooms were on point.
Lejanie Strydom — Google review
The Hotel and the rooms are very clean and attractive. In one particular case, we had to rely on the help of the hotel manager. His support was above average and literally paved the way for us. For us, the best hotel manager in Argentina!
Beatrice Gamma — Google review
The hotel it’s great. The staff are friendly and proactive. The bedroom it’s very clean and comfortable. The restaurant has a very good food, and great option of gluten free meals. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
N HC — Google review
Hot water takes quite a long time to get through the taps. No control of in room heating. Felt like a suana at night.
Yatish Chowthee — Google review
Good central location. Just passed through on the way from Pali Aike with our 11-month-old baby. Decent stay for one night with free parking in the back (beware the narrow entrance). Restaurant and breakfast buffet were both mediocre. The bed was oddly very high; I could imagine people shorter than 170 cm struggling to climb up. It was in fact higher than the side of the baby cot that they provided us with. Room was otherwise nice and clean.
Janet Lei — Google review
Nice sized room and has parking, but the entrance to the car park is awful narrow. The check in staff were poor and did not provide any information about the hotel. They advertised having a hot tub and sauna but they were not functioning when we went to check them out. The gym is good.
Claire Brown — Google review
Monseñor Fagnano 54, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentinahttp://www.hotel-patagonia.com/+54 2966 44-4969
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Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Beautiful place. Lots of interesting wild life. Easy trails to walk around the crater. Very windy and in the high 50’s in the middle of summer.
Julio Rodriguez — Google review
This lagoon was formed by the accumulation of water in the crater of an extinct volcano. The shades of this body of water range from green to deep blue depending on how much sun it gets. There are no commercial excursions to get there. If you want to visit, you should rent a car or hire a chauffer from one of the local travel agencies. Maca Tobiano has the most competitive fares for this particular trip. Once there, the only thing you have is nature, no food or drink stalls, or information office so take your own refreshments, and warm clothes, scarf and mittens, it can get very chilly and windy. Best time to visit, October to April.
Paul Labandeira — Google review
nice and windy place close to the city to travel to and see, it's a nice view on it's own and you can also relax sitting in one of the rocks around the place and drink mate :)
Emanuel Baraldo — Google review
Super rainy, foggy, moody day out here at the lagoon.
Stefan Messing — Google review
Bellisimo
Elida itati Nardez — Google review
Beautiful place of natural beauty.
Julie and Grant Guerin — Google review
Bellisimo
julian dike — Google review
(Translated by Google) Incredible place, located 12km before the border with Chile. Leaving the RN3 highway, less than 2km away, you reach the point where there is a parking lot. After about 30 meters of walking, you can have a great view of the lagoon. (Original) Lugar incrível, localizado a 12km antes da fronteira com o Chile. Saindo da rodovia RN3 menos de 2km já chega ao ponto onde tem um estacionamento,dali a cerca de 30 metros de caminhada já é possível ter uma grande visão da lagoa.
Mario Henrique Acco — Google review

Top places to eat

1La Lechuza Río Gallegos

4.0
(1215)
3.5
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affordable
Pizza restaurant
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at La Lechuza Río Gallegos. The ambiance was fantastic, creating an incredible atmosphere. The pizza was absolutely delightful, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. However, I did find the seasoning a bit excessive as it made the overall taste slightly too salty. Nevertheless, the restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious steaks that are definitely worth trying.
OMG the sautéd shrimp and clams with fried calamari was outstanding! The bosque salad although missing anchovies was still delicious due to the cooked mushrooms on top. Our compliments to the chef 🙏🏻!
Riki Lebman — Google review
I totally loved this place! But the food is way too big 😶 love it tho!
Gala UWUWUUWUWU — Google review
Awesome vibe and delicious pizza but a touch too salty
Amanda Green — Google review
Tasty steakes.
Māris Bolūds — Google review
Normal..
김성우 — Google review
(Translated by Google) The service from the waiters has been quite slow and not very friendly. The food is simple, without much flavor, although the dishes are abundant (Original) La atención de los camareros ha sido bastante lenta y poco cordial. La comida simple, sin mucho sabor, aunque los platos son abundantes
María Florencia Mora — Google review
(Translated by Google) I ate Patagonian lamb. Very rich. Little meat, lots of bone. To improve Owls. Excellent atention. (Original) Comi cordero patagonico. Muy rico. Poca carne mucho hueso. A mejorar Lechuzos. Muy buena atención.
Alejandro Moguilner — Google review
(Translated by Google) Exquisite food, 100% recommended, very friendly waiters (Original) Exquisita la comida 100% recomendable ,muy amable los garzones
Claudia Espinoza — Google review
(Translated by Google) I like the food. Atmosphere and attention. I am Chilean and I pass by every time I can. (Original) Me gusta la comida. Ambiente y atencion. Soy chilena y paso cada vez que puedo.
Pamela Layana — Google review
Z9400IID, Sarmiento 134, Z9400IID Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina+54 2966 42-5421

2Neneo Restaurante

4.2
(1570)
4.0
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affordable
Argentinian restaurant
I arrived tardy at Neneo Restaurante, drawn by the positive reviews. Contrary to my initial expectations, the dishes surpassed their supposed simplicity and delighted me instead. The food was exquisite, complemented by an exceptional level of service (a special shoutout to the staff for their excellent beer suggestion). I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to this establishment.
This is a gem of a place. The food was very tasty and very reasonably priced. The waiter was very friendly and kind and explained to us in English everything we needed explained. His English was better than our Spanish. Will definitely go back if I'm in that region again. Definitely recommend to everyone that's in Rio Gallegos
Arathi Seshadri — Google review
Wonderful food and service. My husband had the lamb casserole and I had the vegetarian ravioli with bolognese sauce. Both were great.
Ginger Terrell — Google review
A very nice restaurant. The young waiter was particularly good, as was the quality of the food (a steak, together with an enjoyable dark beer). Unfortunately, the overall impression was marred by procedures regarding the bill. First, it simply took too long to deliver it. Second, it was delivered by the owner/supervisor who, late into the lunch service, was finally lifting a finger to help the waiter. I think it creates a bad impression when the owner/supervisor suddenly make an appearance when it comes to payment, when the staff have done all the work up to that point. Thirdly, the bill was padded by a 'serv(icio) de mesa', which presumably refers to the bread and small pot of humus. This item wasn't ordered. It is the first time in some years that an establishment has put a separate charge for this on my bill and, even though it was a small amount, in principle customers shouldn't be charged with hidden extras.
Gavin Roberts — Google review
Delicious - had the trio of fish, this is a share plate and very generous. Fish treated delicately. Tasty and wholesome. Good service.
Julie and Grant Guerin — Google review
We arrived late and went here based on the reviews. We were expecting something less sophisticated based on them but we got gladly surprised when our dishes arrived. Fine food with great service (cheers to the staff for the beer recommendation). Recommend visiting
Nicolas Bernardo Arbeletche — Google review
Nice decor and good service.
Gerard Richard de Waal — Google review
Good. Vegetarian hamburger just a little bland. Rib eye good.
priscilla mcgee — Google review
Veal was very tender and delicious
Georgina Satchell — Google review
524, Av. José de San Martín, Z9400 Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentinahttp://www.facebook.com/neneorestaurante+54 2966 42-1517

3Pizza Express

3.8
(1290)
3.0
(82)
affordable
Restaurant
Pizza restaurant
Pizza Express is a delectable pizzeria located in the heart of Rio Gallego's city center. They offer mouthwatering pizzas alongside a wide selection of pasta dishes, which are served in generous portions. The restaurant is renowned for its flavorful and tasty cuisine, making it a popular destination for pizza lovers. Customers can indulge in an assortment of delicious toppings on their pizzas and enjoy the extensive menu options available.
Delicious pizza in Rio Gallego's downtown. We also had pasta, huge serving
Eric Schmidt — Google review
Fast food done fast but little value. My recommendation is to spend a few pesos more around the corner for a better meal.
Glenn Albrecht — Google review
Fast food .
Lucarini Soluciones Inmobiliarias (Soluciones Inmobiliarias) — Google review
Carisimo
Raul Lazarte — Google review
Av. José de San Martín 650, Z9400 Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina+54 2966 43-4400

4Restaurante Puro Sur

4.5
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4.0
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Restaurant
The dining experience at Restaurante Puro Sur in October 2021 was highly satisfactory. The service provided was exceptional, and the cuisine offered was exquisite, particularly the delicious lamb dish. However, some patrons felt that the prices were slightly higher than expected. Despite this minor setback, the restaurant is regarded as an excellent establishment with a diverse menu selection and a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Visitors are highly recommended to visit this restaurant and enjoy its varied culinary offerings alongside their loved ones.
(Translated by Google) Excellent place, highly recommended. Varied menu, very comfortable, welcoming. We loved it with my partner (Original) Excelente lugar, muy recomendable. Carta variada, muy cómodo, acogedor. Nos encanto con mi pareja
Carlos Matias Santiago Montiel — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stayed at the Patagonia hotel in October 2021 and had dinner in its restaurant. The service was very good, and the food too (the lamb was very delicious), but for the prices I expected more. A main dish, two sodas and a coffee cost me $2100.- (Original) Me hospede en el hotel Patagonia octubre 2021 y cené en el restaurante del mismo. La atención fue muy buenas, y la comida también (el cordero muy rico), pero por los precios esperaba más. Un plato principal, dos gaseosas y un café me costó $2100.-
Mariano Piciochi — Google review
(Translated by Google) The service is excellent, the waiters attended to us impeccably and very warmly. Now, the food leaves a lot to be desired, apart from being very expensive in relation to its quality. (Original) La atención es excelente, los mozos nos atendieron de manera impecable y muy cálida. Ahora, la comida, deja mucho que desear, aparte de ser carísima en relación a su calidad.
Diego Mayán — Google review
(Translated by Google) Warm, quiet place with super friendly attention. The food tastes amazing. Gourmet and abundant. (Original) Lugar cálido, tranquilo con una atención súper amable. La comida tiene un sabor increíble. Gourmet y abundante.
Sol Florido — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent, good service, rich and abundant dishes, the staff makes you feel at home (Original) Excelente, buen trato,platos ricos y abundantes, el personal te hace sentir como en tu casa
Pablo Calderon — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent service The genius young men and women The exquisite food Private and cared environment 5 🌟 (Original) Excelente servicio Los mozos y mozas genios La comida exquisita Ambiente privado y cuidado 5 🌟
Natalia Ferreyra — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place and good service (Original) Excelente lugar y buena atención
Helios Fernandez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent “steak ono” and “sea bass” at a reasonable cost! (Original) “Ono de bife” e “robalo” excelente a custo razoável!
Seizo Yano — Google review
Monseñor Fagnano 54, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentinahttp://www.hotel-patagonia.com/restaurantes-bares/+54 2966 44-4969

5Matamora

4.0
(251)
4.0
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affordable
Restaurant
Matamora restaurant offers outstanding customer service and creates a delightful ambiance. The waiter, Huancara, is highly skilled and provides exceptional attention to patrons. Prices at Matamora are very reasonable, offering a great value for the quantity and quality of food served. The restaurant is recommended as a must-visit spot in Rio Gallegos due to its top-notch service and delicious food, particularly the barbecue dish that generously serves more than two people.
(Translated by Google) Excellent place and attention, you eat very well and it is very rich !! (Original) Excelente lugar y atención, se come muy bien y es muy rico!!
Diana Leon — Google review
(Translated by Google) We ordered a barbecue for 3 people, we waited an hour, they charged us $42,300 and it was tiny. Half a chocolate blood sausage cut in two, a chorizo ​​cut into five, 4 7 cm lamb ribs. and a strip of vacasaurus roast. The potatoes arrived when we had eaten half of the roast. We also heard the waiter tell two ladies at the next table that "the tip was not included in the charge" suggesting that they leave him money, we asked him for 3 beers and he ended up bringing us the one that was sold to him. They don't have Wi-Fi so they can't run out of data if they pay with an app. The place is very nice but it did not compensate for the delay, the low and poor quality of the barbecue and the failure of the service. (Original) Pedimos una parrillada para 3 personas, la esperamos una hora, nos cobraron $42,300 y era minúscula. Media morcilla bombón cortada en dos, un chorizo cortado en cinco, 4 costillitas de cordero de 7 cm. y una tira de asado de vacasaurio. Las papas llegaron cuando habíamos comido la mitad del asado. También escuchamos al mozo decirle a dos señoras en la mesa de al lado que "la propina no estaba incluida en el cobro" sugiriendoles que le dejen plata, nosotros le pedimos 3 cervezas y terminó trayendonos la que se le cantó. No tienen wifi así que no pueden quedarse sin datos si pagan con alguna app. El lugar es muy lindo pero no compensó la demora, la poca y mala calidad del asado y el fallo del servicio.
Rodrigo Maximiliano Bahamondez Ardizzi — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place, very good attention, reasonable prices, it is recommended to pass (Original) Excelente lugar , muy buena atención, precios acordes , recomendable pasar
Fabian Bassi — Google review
(Translated by Google) The place is very nice, excellent service. They would have to isolate the sound of the rural barbecue area a little more, while we had dinner we indirectly celebrated the fifteenth birthday next door. The grill was not the best, somewhat burnt, the chorizo ​​was raw and they did not follow the two instructions we asked for. But it was still delicious and I recommend it. (Original) El lugar es muy agradable, excelente atención. Tendrían que aislar un poco más el sonido del quincho de la rural, mientras cenábamos festejamos indirectamente el cumple de quince de al lado. La parrilla no fue la mejor, algo quemada, el chorizo estaba crudo y no siguieron las dos indicaciones que pedimos. Pero aún así estaba rico y lo recomiendo.
Nicolas Spaccarotella — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent Mailen's kind attention. A genius. Greetings from Uruguayans (Original) Excelente la amable atención de Mailen. Una genia. Saludos de los uruguayos
Luis Roberto Silveira Meirelles — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, very pleasant atmosphere, Huancara the waiter is a genius. Very reasonable prices, price, quantity and quality ratio a 10. It's going to be my point in Rio Gallegos. Super recommended. (Original) Excelente atención, muy agradable ambiente, huancara el mesero un genio. Precios muy razonables,relación precio, cantidad y calidad un 10. Va a ser mi punto en Rio Gallegos. Súper recomendable.
Jose Roberto Miguel Cordoba Toscano — Google review
(Translated by Google) Good service, not excellent, but acceptable and the food...huuuf lacks a lot. (Original) Buena atención, no excelente, pero aceptable y la comida ...huuuf le falta mucho.
Alejandro Bayer — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very good service, excellent food, it's not cheap but it's worth it. The chocolate volcano very well done (Original) Muy buena atención, excelente comida , no es barato pero vale la pena . El volcán de chocolate muy bien logrado
jorge schembari — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, starter, main course and dessert. Excellent cleaning. Highly recommended! (Original) Excelente la atención, la entrada, el plato principal y el postre. La limpieza excelente.Muy Recomendable!
Hugo-marce Ackerley Magallanes — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent attention. The barbecue that is for 2 is enough for 4. The meat is delicious. They allowed some mariachis to sing to my mother for her birthday (Original) Excelente atención. La parrillada que es para 2 alcanza para 4. La carne riquísima. Permitieron que unos mariachis le cantaran a mi mamá por su cumple
Ruth Salfate — Google review
Monseñor Fagnano 798-750, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina+54 2966 60-0565
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