Capital city of Río Negro, Argentina
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Viedma is the capital of Río Negro Province in the north-east of Argentina's Patagonia region. The city lies at the shore of Río Negro river. Across the river, there is the charming old town of Carmen de Patagones.
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A picturesque neo-baroque temple with some parts built in the 19th century, while most of the building dates from between 1900 and 1979 when the towers were finally finished.
Nice building complex with a clock tower, an old school and an internal square. It hosts two museums with very limited opening hours, and an old chapel. Parts of the building are run-down, but the area around the square has been restaurated in the 2010s.
Casual restaurant with outdoor and open-air spaces providing river views. Food is well prepared with several vegetarian options and a full bar serving cocktails. Full breakfast menu available in the mornings.
Upscale riverfront restaurant serving hearty Argentinian fare including steaks, lamb, pasta, and fish. Generous portions and homemade quality. Family friendly.
Neighborhood tavern serving hearty Argentinian food like big steaks and racks of lamb. Generous portions and friendly atmosphere. Occasional live music (usually a guy playing guitar).
Artesanal craft brewery serving their home brewed ales, which they categorize as basic (simples), special (especialidades), or hoppy (lupulados). They do an excellent Scottish ale that's suitably malty but at 6.3% alcohol, a touch bigger than a traditional beer drinker from Scotland might like. Their "hoppy" beers are well-hopped, but even the biggest IPA with an IBU of about 50, might be sneered at by true hop-heads. Great place for a pint in the evening.
Moderate hotel with small rooms furnished with only minimal basics. No pool or gym. On-site garage provides secure off-street parking.
Moderate business-oriented hotel with spacious rooms containing dated furnishings. Most rooms have good views, looking over the river. Rates usually include breakfast in the morning.
Modern upscale hotel with casino games on the ground floor and hotel lobby and guest rooms on upper floors. Rooms are spacious, clean and well-furnished with upscale toiletries. On-site restaurant available.
Moderate hotel with clean, comfortable rooms. On-site restaurant serves a full continental breakfast with cold cuts, cheers, breads, and fresh fruits. On-site garage provides secure off-street parking.
By bus
Viedma is connected with Buenos Aires, several times per day, Cipolletti (near Neuquén) and Bariloche to the West and Río Gallegos and all intermediate stations on RN 3 to the south.
By train
A weekly regular-service train (Tren Patagónico) connects Viedma to Bariloche, San Antonio Oeste and several small cities on the meseta.
By boat
A cheap, small ferry connects Viedma to Carmen de Patagones. However, in periods of low tides, the boat only operates when the winds are not too strong.
Local buses are the main transportation means. The buses use two types of cards: SUBE, the same one like in Buenos Aires, and the Viedma Bus local card. Taxi stops are located at Plaza Alsina and at the bus terminal.
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