Things to do in Trelew
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Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio
Showcasing the most important fossil finds in Patagonia, this natural-history museum offers outstanding life-sized dinosaur exhibits and more than 1700 fossil remains of plant and marine life. Nature sounds and a video accent the informative plaques, and tours are available in a number of languages. The collection includes local dinosaurs, such as the tehuelchesaurus, patagosaurus and titanosaurus. Museum researchers were part of an international team that discovered a new and unusual species called Brachytrachelopan mesai, a short-necked sauropod. Feruglio was an Italian paleontologist who came to Argentina in 1925 as a petroleum geologist for YPF.
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Alcamar Travel
This and several travel agencies run excursions to Reserva Provincial Punta Tombo, some passing by Puerto Rawson on the way back to see toninas overas (Commerson's dolphins) when conditions are agreeable. The actual time at Punta Tombo is only about 1½ hours. Full-day trips to Península Valdés are also on offer, but going to Puerto Madryn first is a better bet: there are more options, prices are similar and there's less driving time.
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Patagonia Parks & Wildlife
18 days (Trelew)
A comprehensive journey through the National Parks of Patagonia.
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Geoparque Paleontológico Bryn Gwyn
The Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio sponsors interesting group tours to Geoparque Paleontológico Bryn Gwyn, in the badlands along the Río Chubut (25km from Trelew, or 8km south of Gaiman via RP 5). The three-hour guided visits are a walk through time, along a well-designed nature trail past a wealth of exposed fossils dating as far back as the Tertiary, some 40 million years ago.
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El Viejo Molino
Iron lamps and brickwork restore the romance to this 1914 flour mill – a must if you’re in town. On weekends it’s packed, with the main attraction, the wood-fired parrilla, grilling steaks and even vegetables to perfection.
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Margarita Bar
A cool nightspot with brick walls and slick white-leather booths, Margarita also dishes up surprisingly tasty food in good portions. On weekends it can stay open until 06:00. Occasional live acts include tango and rock nacional.
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Museo de Artes Visuales
Adjoined to the tourist office, the small visual-arts Museo de Artes Visuales features works on loan from the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires, as well as polished relics from Welsh colonization.
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Miguel Angel
This chic eatery, outfitted with smooth tile and wood, departs from the everyday with savory dishes such as gnocchi and wild mushrooms, and popular sushi Wednesdays, but its staples are the homemade pasta and pizza.
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Museo Regional Pueblo de Luis
In a former train station, the Museo Regional Pueblo de Luis displays historical photographs, clothing and period furnishings of Welsh settlers.
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El Quijote
This traditional downtown parrilla is a bit frilly around the edges, but the meats are expertly handled and just right with a side of French fries.
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Boru Irish Pub & Restobar
This good-looking new pub, featuring a beautiful wood bar and a row of cozy red booths, serves up icy beer and plates piled high with french fries.
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San Javier
The front part offers café fare and ice cream, but Guinness and Kilkenny are served in the dark-wood watering hole out back.
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Nievemar
Local agencies worth checking out include Amex representative Nievemar, which accepts traveler’s checks.
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Venezia
This bakery and ice-cream shop tempts passersby with a window view of mousses and chocolate creations to drool over.
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La Bodeguita
A popular stop for meats, pasta and seafood, this restaurant boasts attentive service and a family atmosphere.
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