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City in Chubut, Argentina
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Rawson is the capital city of Chubut Province in Patagonia (Argentina). It is known for its Welsh heritage, and its seaside location with beaches, rocky shoals populated by sea lions, and a fishing fleet known as the flota amarilla.
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Historical military museum chronicling the brief war fought by Argentina to evict the imperialist occupiers of the British empire.
The museum is within a school and is closed most of the time. It is only open to visitors with prior appointments. If you can jump through the myriad hoops to get in, you'll find a collection of historical artifacts of the first settlers in Rawson to those of the Welsh colonists and the Salesian missions. Includes exhibits about local flora and fauna, antique weaponry, and much more.
Traditional coffeehouse serving latte, cappuccino and americano along with basic Argentinian light food. Fried seafood dominates the menu but the local favorite is the seafood rice.
Burgers, seafood, pasta.
Small craft brewery that typically offers four beers on draft. Charcuterie boards and artesanal cheese available.
Small craft brewery making a handful of ales including a golden ale, a red ale, and a ubiquitious IPA. Occasionally, a darker, maltier beer, like a stout, will be available. Beer is also available in growlers to go.
Small guesthouse with spacious, comfortable, clean rooms at affordable rates that include breakfast.
The closest city with an airport is Trelew, though flights are infrequent. Buses from Trelew to Rawson are available, but it is close enough to use local taxis or shared vans.
Read in the guideWalking is possible within the core downtown area but you'll want a taxi to get to the La Union beaches (about 7 km from downtown). Private taxis called remises operate like an Uber but at a fixed rate for a given route.
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