Comodoro Rivadavia travel guide

Comodoro Rivadavia, often shortened to Comodoro ( KOM-ə-DOR-oh), is a city in the Patagonian province of Chubut in southern Argentina, located on the San Jorge Gulf, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, at the foot of the Chenque Hill. Comodoro Rivadavia is the most important city of the San Jorge Basin, and is the largest city in Chubut as well as the largest city south of the southern 45th parallel.

Comodoro Rivadavia, often simply called Comodoro, is the center of one of the most important oil extraction regions in Argentina. Founded in 1901 as a port for the agricultural colony near Sarmiento further inland, the fate of the city changed in 1907 when petroleum was discovered. The wealth of the city has attracted numerous immigrants from all over Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru. It's one of Argentina's most expensive cities to live in, mainly because of high rents. However, for visitors the prices are similar to other Patagonian cities.

Getting in

The General Enrique Mosconi International Airport is located about 10 km north of the city in Próspero Palazzo neighborhood. There are daily flights to Buenos Aires and connections to cities like Córdoba, Mendoza and Neuquén. Aerolineas Argentinas and LADE, a local carrier, are the two main operators to Comodoro Rivadavia. There are seasonal flights to Chile. The bus station is located in the city center, 100 m from the Atlantic coast. There are services to Buenos Aires and most Central, North-Western and Southern Argentine provincial capitals.

Getting around

There are several bus lines serving the distinct neighborhoods and suburbs of Comodoro Rivadavia. The bus to Rada Tilly runs approximately every 30 minutes.

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