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67 km from Puerto Madryn, along National Route No. 3, is the city of Trelew, its first point of interest being the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum (MEF), one of the most important museums in South America that allows us to learn about dinosaurs. that inhabited our soil more than 65 million years ago. To complete this encounter with prehistory, you can go to the Bryn Gwyn Paleontological Park, which has fossil finds from Patagonia from 40 million years ago. The Pueblo de Luis Historical Museum is also an important place to visit.
Taking National Route No. 25, opting to head towards the coast, visit Rawson (capital of the province of Chubut) which has public buildings and museums. Following this route, you will come across the seaside resort of Playa Unión. These beaches are characterized by their rugged beauty and the power of their waves, being the perfect setting for adventure activities. The mouth of the Chubut River is in the Port of Rawson, in Playa Unión. A destination to visit, enjoy the beach, spot dolphins and tour the port.
Continuing the route to the west, 15 km. Gaiman is reached, a former Welsh colony that preserves its traditions such as Welsh tea and chapels. By the same route, after 35 km. We arrive at Dolavon where the first flour mill in the area still works due to the excellent wheat that was harvested in the region. In the same direction, 100 km. is the Ameghino Dam, also known as the oasis of Patagonia for its exuberant vegetation. In this seaside resort it is possible to camp and practice adventure activities.
Returning and to reach the coast, you can visit the Valle del Rio Encantado Agrotourism Circuit, which includes 10 establishments where different activities related to the production of typical products of the area are carried out, such as artisanal wines, fine fruit, dairy products, flowers, aromatic herbs. Tours of historical establishments are also offered.