The Coast and meseta the argentinian province Río Negro pulls between Viedma and the peninsula Valdés from north to south as well as to the foot of the Andes in the west.
The Meseta is generally very lonely, and the coast also offers numerous completely undiscovered beaches. The area is best known for its intact wildlife. But you can also swim very well - the water and air temperatures are even higher than those in many areas Atlantic coast of the province of Buenos Aires. The situation is different in the valley of the Río Negro, where the main metropolitan area of the province is located and where agriculture and industry are carried out.
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The population of this area is concentrated on the Atlantic coast. Further inland, the area is hardly populated, with the exception of the river valleys.
- 1 Viedma, together with the neighboring city 2 Carmen de Patagones 60,000 inhabitants, capital of the province of Río Negro, picturesquely situated on the river of the same name, with the beach Balneario El Cóndor.
- 3 San Antonio Oeste, 15,000 Ew., Port city in Río Negro on the San Antonio Bay, with the seaside resort Las Grutas
- 4 General Roca, 70,000 inhabitants, largest city in the region, located in the high valley of the Río Negro.
- 5 Cipolletti, 70,000 inhabitants, opposite the city Neuquén located.
- 6 Sierra Grande, 10,000 Ew., Mining place at the foot of the mountain range of the same name, with the seaside resort Playas Doradas
Other goals
- Meseta de Somuncurá, the largest table mountain in Patagonia. 1,670 m high and covering around 10,000 square kilometers. Starting points are Sierra Grande, San Antonio Oeste and Valcheta.
background
The Atlantic coast is a true paradise for nature lovers. There is only a few places where there is mass tourism, but most of the coast cannot even be reached by car. Practically on all beaches you can not only swim and do water sports in pleasant water temperatures and a sunny (albeit windy) climate, but also get to see penguins, dolphins, sea lions and whales.
The Meseta, on the other hand, is a wild territory that is hardly populated, but also has charming spots. The largest of the table mountains is the 1,600 m high Meseta de Somuncirá, which can be reached by excursion in a jeep.
language
Almost standard Argentine Spanish, with some regional variations and expressions.
getting there
The route for almost the whole of Argentina is the Ruta Nacional 3, which runs along the coast at a suitable distance from the sea and from which all towns and cities can be reached via spur roads. From west to east the main connections are the Ruta Nacional 22 (Bahía Blanca - Neuquén) with its feeder from Viedma, the Ruta 250, as well as the not yet completely tarred Ruta Nacional 23 (San Antonio Oeste - San Carlos de Bariloche).
With the bus there are connections after Mendoza, Cordoba, Buenos Aires and Jujuy and of course to all intermediate locations.
A cheaper one train departs from Buenos Aires Carmen de Patagones (at Viedma) at.
Airports there is from north to south in Viedma and San Antonio Oeste, for the west Neuquén is the most favorable.
mobility
Countless bus routes run in high density on Ruta Nacional 3. Nevertheless, in the summer months you usually have to book long-haul routes a few days in advance. Buses also run on the cross-connections RN 22, 250 and 23. The Viedma-Bariloche train, the Tren Patagónico.
Tourist Attractions
Architectural sights are not to be expected in the new, modern Patagonian cities (with the exception of Carmen de Patagones). But there is plenty of nature to experience.
activities
There are countless activities to do on the coast. In some areas will be Paragliding flights offered at the coastal barriers (particularly attractive in the area around Comodoro Rivadavia). To the Beach sailing many of the wide beaches at El Cóndor are suitable.
Mountaineering in the Meseta is a difficult undertaking as there is hardly any infrastructure. However, some excursions are offered.
kitchen
In all port cities, especially San Antonio Oeste, there are excellent fish restaurants.
nightlife
Going out is excellent in the larger cities and seaside resorts, even if the range on offer cannot compete with the mass holiday resorts in the province of Buenos Aires. In some places there are clubs and discos right on the beach, some of them under the open sky.
security
The same applies everywhere: In big cities you have to exercise far more caution than in small towns, where you will hardly be a victim of criminals.
Bathing in remote areas can be dangerous because of the currents and the fact that the closest swimmer can often be hundreds of miles away. The sharks, orcas, sea lions and dolphins, on the other hand, do not attack humans.
climate
Temperatures tend to decrease from east to west, with the exception of the rather warm high valley of the Río Negro, which is protected from the winds. San Antonio Oeste (and Las Grutas) has hot, dry summers with daytime temperatures around 30 ° C and cool winters with daytime temperatures around 12 ° C and frequent frosts. You can swim from the beginning of December to mid-April, at water temperatures of 20 ° C to 24 ° C.
