How to get to Río Gallegos, Argentina - Means of transportation

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Where to stay in Río Gallegos

3-star hotelsSanta Cruz

HotelsCabo Virgenes

HotelsLaguna Azul

HotelsAlonso

ApartmentsMaipu Alquiler

4-star hotelsPatagonia

ApartmentsMara Patagonica

3-star hotelsAvellaneda Suites

ApartmentsAyres del Sur

ApartmentsEl Buen Descanso

ApartmentsEstepa Chimen

Lodging at EstanciasMonte Dinero

3-star hotelsAire de Patagonia

3-star hotelsAmerian Hotel

HotelsPunta Arenas

HotelsLiporaci

Things to do in Río Gallegos

South of Silence The urge to visit an authentic Patagonian estancia took us to the last confines of Argentina. There we found estancia Monte Dinero. Read more

Appreciating Past and Present Río Gallegos is a rich population in terms of historical, cultural and patriotic patrimony. The museums pay tribute to men and women who forged the c… Read more

Walk through the city center A tour of the city center connects us to its present life and some memories of its alluring past. Read more

The Parisi House During our visit to Río Gallegos, we had the chance to see the most ancient house in the city as we visited the Pioneers' Museum. Read more

Lighthouses at the End of the World We visited the Lighthouses of Cabo Vírgenes and Punta Dúngenes at the end of the Americas. Among stories and legends we toured around their stairs. Read more

Around the Wild Outskirts of the City Several excursions from Río Gallegos lead to the discovery of unique places in a rugged landscape and climate much admired by visitors. Read more

Tour around Río Gallegos and Its Outskirts The southern coast of Santa Cruz, which ends at Cabo Vírgenes, offers countless geographical, cultural and historical attractions within a natural en… Read more

Río Gallegos from the Air An unforgettable experience including a tour over the Patagonian steppe, the volcano area and the Strait of Magellan. Read more

Southern Train We visited the Train Friends' Association and toured around the facilities of the Roberto Galian Railway Museum. Read more

From the north along national route 3 until the crossing with provincial route 5, and from there after 30 km. to the east, you get to Rio Gallegos.

From the south, crossing Paso Internacional Austral from Chile you access to national route 3 and drive 67 km to Río Gallegos.

From the west, if you come from Rio Turbio you must travel 150 km along a debris road in national route 40 .

If you come from El Calafate you must take national route 40, paved until Cerrito, and from there continue along provincial route 5 , also paved, for 280 km.

Distances from Rio Gallegos to:

Buenos Aires 2604 km
Bahia Blanca 2114 km
Bariloche 1667 km
Cte. Piedra Buena 235 km
Comodoro Rivadavia 792 km
El Calafate 306 km
Esquel 1373 km
Gobernador Gregores 436 km
Neuquén 2154 km
Punta Arenas 264 km
Puerto Madryn 1235 km
Puerto Natales 295 km
Porvenir 259 km
Rawson 1192 km
Rio Grande 365 km
Santa Cruz 243 km
Santa Rosa 2231 km
San Julian 354 km
Trelew 1173 km
Ushuaia 601 km
Viedma 1682 km

Border crossings

Integración Austral

Today: openOpening hours: 8:00 to 24:00. Departure closing for both countries: 21:45; arrival closing: 22:00 (text from the official map; the two figures do not match, please check).163 m above sea levelOfficial status

At 170 metres above sea level, this pass joins Argentina and Chile after 76 km. along national route 3. After crossing the frontier, you must take routes 9 and 255 to get to Punta Arenas. If your intention is to go first to Porvenir, you must drive 29 km. from the border to the crossroad, where you must turn to the left, and after 17 km. get to Punta Delgada, where you access to the ferry to cross Primera Angostura to Puerto Espora. There you take the route to the south west and after 140 km. you get to Porvenir.