1. Port Overview

  1. Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  3. Comodoro Rivadavia is a city in the Patagonian province of Chubut in southern Argentina. It is a modern city which grew very rapidly at the beginning of the 20th century after oil was discovered here.

    Comodoro offers few tourist attractions however the Oil Musuem, San Martin Street, the windmills and the beaches at Villa Rada Tilly are worth a visit.


    Things to see and do

    * Oil Museum
    * San Martin Street
    * Windmills
    * Sport fishing
    * Beaches of Villa Rada Tilly

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Argentinian Nuevo Peso (Arg$)
    Language – Spanish
    Land Area - 548.2 sq km
    Population – 200,000 approx
    Electricity – 2 round pins European style and 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
    Time – GMT minus three hours
    International Country Telephone Code – + 54

    Port Location – The principal Port at Comodoro Rivadavia is situated near the downtown area.

    Transport Links – Comodoro can be accessed by air from Buenos Aires and a number of Argentine cities. The airport Aeropuerto General Mosconi is 9km north of town.