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  1. Río Gallegos ([ˈri.o ɣaˈʝeɣos]) is the capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina.Located in the department of Güer Aike, it has a population of about 98,000, according to the 2010 census [], a 24% increase from the 79,000 in the 2001 census [].

  2. Río Gallegos, city, capital of Santa Cruz provincia (province), extreme southern Argentina. It lies on the southern (right) bank of the estuary of the Gallegos River, inland from the Atlantic Ocean, about 40 miles (65 km) north of the Strait of Magellan. Founded in 1885, it was named for Blasco.

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  3. Do you like adventure in extreme latitudes? Very near the end of the world, the capital of the province of Santa Cruz awaits you: Río Gallegos. Walk around its coastal promenade, watch the immensity of the Argentine Sea, and get close to a history that remains alive. Did you know that the harbor in this city was key during the Malvinas War in ...

  4. Feb 9, 2023 · A walk along the Gallegos estuary. Pioneers Museum. Malvinas Argentinas War Museum. Eduardo Minicelli Art Museum. Blue Lagoon, a geological phenomenon. Punta Loyola, the junction of the river and the sea. Cabo Vírgenes, the southernmost point of mainland Argentina. Useful information for travel to Río Gallegos.

  5. Río Gallegos es una ciudad de Argentina, capital de la provincia de Santa Cruz.Ubicada en la desembocadura del río Gallegos, en el departamento Güer Aike, es la ciudad más poblada de la provincia —con 127 719 habitantes (según el último censo)—, es la ciudad continental más austral del país y el centro distribuidor para las actividades turísticas de la zona.

  6. May 14, 2020 · One of the main attractions for visitors to Río Gallegos is the penguin colony on Cabo Vírgenes. The colony is most full of penguins in the summer months (December-February), and during this time penguins chicks are a common sight. Since the area has not seen much of tourists, the landscape is totally unspoiled by buildings and rowdy tour ...

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  8. 2 Museo Ferroviario Roberto Galián (Railroad Museum), Pellegrini 840, Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina, ☏ +542966426766. 14ː30 - 17ː30 (closed Saturday, Sunday) . History of railroads in Argentina, much of collection is rusty and unrestored.

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