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Rawson
Spend a half‑day in Rawson to see the waterfront, a museum and a beach; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Rawson, capital of Chubut Province, offers a compact waterfront, Welsh‑heritage museums and nearby beaches. The town is small enough to explore in a few hours, but a night lets you enjoy sunset at Playa Unión and a relaxed dinner.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ARS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, windy)
- Airport
- REL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Argentina ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Argentina's National Migration Directorate (Migraciones) or an Argentine consulate before booking.
- Argentina ↗Since April 2025 the official, MEP and street ('blue') dollar rates sit within a few percent of each other; a foreign card is usually the best-value way to pay, while ATM withdrawals carry high fixed fees. Rules have changed often — check before you fly.
- Argentina ↗Patagonia (El Calafate, El Chaltén, Ushuaia) is a November–March trip; in winter many services close and hiking is limited.
- Argentina ↗Since August 2026 non-resident foreigners must show insurance or pay for non-urgent care at nationally run public hospitals, and Buenos Aires City, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy and Santa Cruz charge visitors for scheduled care; emergencies are still treated. Travel with medical insurance — check the current rules.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rawson911 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rawson, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $).Argentina-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.Argentina-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.Argentina-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.Argentina-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Argentina-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional petty theft near the bus terminal and be cautious on beaches during high tide.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.Argentina-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 100 fire · 107 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta hours (13:00–17:00) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Siesta hours (1:00 PM–5:00 PM) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Argentina-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportREL Almirante Zar (Located in Trelew, 30 km (19 mi) north; infrequent flights.).REL Almirante Zar (Located in Trelew, 19 mi (30 km) north; infrequent flights.).
- Getting aroundWalk in downtown; taxis or "remises" (fixed‑rate cars) for beaches 7 km (4.3 mi) away.Walk in downtown; taxis or "remises" (fixed‑rate cars) for beaches 4.3 mi (7 km) away.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Constantino≈ US$150 (2026 estimate)AR 30 000
- BeerBeer at CerVeza ArtesanalAR 300 – AR 500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi downtown‑to‑beach (7 km (4.3 mi))Taxi downtown‑to‑beach (4.3 mi (7 km))AR 800 – AR 1 200
- Budget bedHosteria Sampedro room, a night, per personARS 1,500
- Mid-range bedBeach‑side Airbnb, a night, per personARS 2,800
- High-end bedBeach‑side Airbnb, a night, per personARS 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ARS 1,200 · Mid ARS 2,000 · High ARS 3,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- REL Almirante Zar (Located in Trelew, 30 km (19 mi) north; infrequent flights.)REL Almirante Zar (Located in Trelew, 19 mi (30 km) north; infrequent flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jun
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Jul
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Aug
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Sep
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jul (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rawson: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
May
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Jun
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Jul
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Aug
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Sep
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk in downtown; taxis or "remises" (fixed‑rate cars) for beaches 7 km away. Buses connect to Trelew and Puerto Madryn (≈1 h 15 min, $5).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Trelew
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Rawson terminal, about 30 min
Visit the Paleontological Museum or the Welsh town of Gaiman.
Puerto Madryn
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus, about 1 h 15 min, $5 (check current price)
Base for Valdés Peninsula whale watching.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hosteria Sampedro
Guesthouse near downtown; affordable rooms with breakfast.
Airbnb apartments at Playa la Unión
Beach‑side rentals, good for a night stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AR$1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- AR$2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- High
- AR$3,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hosteria Sampedro room2 × 1 night × ARS 2,500 | ARS 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ARS 2,000 | ARS 4,000 |
| Bus Trelew‑Rawson round trip2 × ARS 500 · check | ARS 1,000 |
| Taxi from downtown to Playa Unión (7 km)2 × ARS 800 · check | ARS 1,600 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × ARS 2,500 · check | ARS 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ARS 1,660 |
| Trip total≈ ARS 9,130 per person per day, bed included | ARS 18,260 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee at Constantino≈ US$150 (2026 estimate) | AR 30 000 |
| Seafood rice plate≈ US$225 | AR 45 000 |
| Beer at CerVeza Artesanal | AR 300 – AR 500 |
| Taxi downtown‑to‑beach (7 km) | AR 800 – AR 1 200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses run only once or twice daily; check schedules.
- Rawson bus terminal has limited facilities and poor restroom conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 100
- Ambulance
- 107
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Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance107
- Fire100
Embassy
US consulate in Buenos Aires; Argentine emergency number 911.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rawson‑Trelew: ≈ US$5, 1 h 15 min (check schedule)
- Taxi downtown‑to‑Playa Unión: ≈ AR 1 000, 7 km (4.3 mi) (check)≈ AR 1 000, 4.3 mi (7 km) (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑SEE‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN‑to KWEHS‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON‑de es‑TA el BAH‑nyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rawson. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, windy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night to catch sunset at Playa Unión and try local seafood at Constantino.
- Combine Rawson with a day in Trelew for paleontology and Welsh culture.
Sources
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