Comodoro Rivadavia Sights

  1. Museo Nacional del Petróleo

    Intransigent petroleum fans head to Museo Nacional del Petróleo, for an insider look at the social and historical aspects of petroleum development. Don't expect balanced treatment of oil issues - the museum was built by the former state oil agency YPF (it is now managed by the Universidad Nacional de Patagonia). While its historical photos are interesting, the detailed models of tankers, refineries and the entire zone of exploitation are best left to the die-hard. Guided tours are available.

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  2. Museo Regional Patagónico

    Decaying natural-history specimens at the Museo Regional Patagónico nearly overshadow the small yet entertaining archaeological and historical items, including well-crafted pottery, spear points and materials on early South African Boer immigrants.

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