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Voykit pocket guide · Argentina
Comodoro Rivadavia
Spend 1–2 days in Comodoro Rivadavia: one day for museums and city beach, a second day for Rada Tilly beach or nearby penguin site.
Comodoro Rivadavia is the oil hub of Chubut province on the Atlantic coast. Its main attractions are a few museums, a city beach, and the nearby Rada Tilly beach. The city is a good stop for a short Patagonian stay or a base before heading further south.
- Country
- Argentina
- Best months
- Jan–Mar (warmest beach water)
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (cold, windy)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ARS
- Money
- Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $). About ARS 1,450–1,600 per US dollar in mid-2026 — check; inflation has slowed but prices still move, so do not rely on old guides.
- Daily spend
- Budget ARS 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ARS 2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High ARS 3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Ambulance 107 · Fire 100
- Plugs
- Types I, C · 220 V · 50 Hz · Type I sockets are like Australia's, but with live and neutral reversed; bring a universal adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.; Taxi / app: Round up.; Hotel porter: ARS equivalent of US$1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: US$5–10 per person a day.; Ushers at tango shows / football: Small tip customary.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.
- Toilets
- Use cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ARS 120–200 |
| Empanada (street food) | ARS 80–150 |
| Beer (pint, bar) | ARS 250–400 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | ARS 500–800 |
| Museum entry (Petroleum museum) | ARS 150–300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CRD · General Enrique Mosconi International Airport
- ≈10 km (6.2 mi) north of city, daily flights to Buenos Aires and connections to Córdoba, Mendoza, Neuquén≈6.2 mi (10 km) north of city, daily flights to Buenos Aires and connections to Córdoba, Mendoza, Neuquén
Typical fares
- CRD → Buenos Aires (Aerolineas Argentinas)
- ≈ ARS 15,000–28,000, 2 h flight (check)
- Bus Buenos Aires → Comodoro (reclining seat)
- ARS 850–2,700, 30 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City buses run regular routes; the Rada Tilly line departs every 30 min. Taxis are common but negotiate fare; walkable downtown.
See and do
Known for
- Petroleum museum
- Museo Ferroportuario railway museum
- Rada Tilly beach
- Penguin colony at Cabo Dos Bahías
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rada Tilly | Bus from city centre, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Cabo Dos Bahías penguin colony | Bus to Punta Alta then local transport, about 2 h | ≈3 h total |
Sleep
- Hotel Austral
- Four‑star, city centre, good views
- Hotel del Mar
- Mid‑price, central location
- Posada del Viajero
- Budget, near airport, 9 km (5.6 mi) from downtownBudget, near airport, 5.6 mi (9 km) from downtown
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑KUL‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑SEE‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN‑to KWEHS‑ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON‑de es‑TA el BAH‑nyo |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?PWE‑do pa‑GAR con tar‑HE‑ta |
| I need a taxi | Necesito un taxine‑se‑SEE‑to oon TAX‑ee |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: One cheek kiss among friends; handshake in business; avoid: Refusing a kiss from a new acquaintance's friends
- Mate circle: Drink the whole gourd and hand it back to the server; avoid: Stirring the straw
- Dinner: Eat late and linger; avoid: Expecting service at 18:00
- Punctuality: Arrive 15–30 minutes late for social events; avoid: Arriving early at a home
- Conversation: Talk football, food, family; avoid: Opening with the Falklands or Peronism
Scams and watch-outs
- High crime in poorer suburbs, especially after dark – avoid walking there at night.
- Some beaches (e.g., Caleta Córdova) are polluted and swimming is prohibited.
Crime rates are higher than in most Patagonian towns; stay in well‑lit areas, keep valuables hidden, and avoid night walks in peripheral neighborhoods.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Comodoro Rivadavia yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Petroleum museum
- Museo Ferroportuario railway museum
- Rada Tilly beach
- Penguin colony at Cabo Dos Bahías
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Comodoro Rivadavia, revision 5261900 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5261900
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/comodoro-rivadavia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.