Things to do in Comodoro Rivadavia
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Museo Nacional del Petróleo
Intransigent petroleum fans should 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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Ruta 40
If you’re really up for a road trip, contact Ruta 40. The small, multilingual outfitter takes travelers on eight-day journeys from Comodoro Rivadavia to Puerto Deseado and down RN 40, with stops at Cueva de las Manos and several lovely estancias before ending up in El Calafate. Consult for current rates and departure dates.
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Malaespina
A chic restaurant-bar catering to playful palates, Malaespina is lustrous and low lit with ample lounge space. A wide selection of gourmet salads and sandwiches fills the menu and a huge flat-screen TV shows fútbol (soccer) matches and music videos.
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Museo Regional Patagónico
Decaying natural-history specimens at this museum 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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Arroba @ Cafe & Resto Bar
This sleek resto-cafe has something for everyone: great coffee and pastries in the morning, salads and cheeseburgers for lunch, free wi-fi and smoothies in the afternoon, and a full bar – with sports on the flat-screen TVs – at night.
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Chocolates
Ice-cream junkies will appreciate this parlor’s selection of velvety chocolate and rich dulce de leche flavors. If you’re traveling with children, bring them here to ride the miniature carousel.
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Molly Malone
Run by the Golden Oldies rugby club, this funky little resto-pub is a pleasant stop for breakfast, set lunch or an evening Quilmes. The food’s just average but the atmosphere is fun and inviting.
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La Barra
This modern cafe is a popular stop for an after-work café con leche. At mealtimes you’ll find a good selection of salads, fancy burgers and meats, along with plenty of cocktails.
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Circuito Ferroportuario
The urban train tour Circuito Ferroportuario takes visitors on a circuit from the tourism office to visit containers, warehouses, historical installations and workshops on the port.
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O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
This jovial pub serves up sandwiches, stews and hearty classics, such as chicken pot pie. During the nightly happy hour (7pm to 9pm) beer and cocktails are two for one.
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Los Tres Chinos
Hook up with this enormous tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurant) for vegetarian fare as well as grilled meats. Drinks can be expensive.
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La Tradición
This elegant parrilla grills excellent meats in a setting of white linens and oil paintings (literally, since their subjects are oil rigs!).
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Pizzería Giulietta
The place for pizza, Giulietta also makes noteworthy spinach pasta and gnocchi, offered with your choice of several cream- or tomato-based sauces.
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Dolce Barile
This bright and contemporary corner cafe bustles with locals stopping in for a quick coffee and impeccably presented pastries.
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Patio de Comidas
Meet some oil workers while you dine cheap and cafeteria-style, with burgers made to order. It's next to the grocery store.
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La Nueva Cabaña
This rustic pub and dance spot attracts a young crowd for musica electronica, rock, folk and pop.
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Cine Teatro Español
Stately, old-fashioned cinema offering a wide selection of Hollywood flicks.
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Café del Sol
This hip café offers mellow nightlife and also serves breakfast.
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