Cabo Raso

Cabo Raso is a coastal town with a pebble beach, seasonal surfing, and a history dating back to the laying of the telegraph line through Patagonia. The combination of coastline and local history gives Cabo Raso its own character: surfing is offered as a leisure activity, while the harbor and preserved walls recall earlier uses.

Pebble Beach, Surfing, and Wildlife

The beach at Cabo Raso is a pebble beach. Surfing is offered there as a leisure activity, and conditions vary by season. If you plan to surf during your trip, check conditions in advance. There is also a colony of elephant seals and sea lions near Cabo Raso. The locations of the colonies and viewing conditions may vary. So keep any wildlife watching plans flexible rather than counting on a particular sighting.

History of the Telegraph Line and Harbor

Cabo Raso was founded around 1900, when the telegraph line was being laid through Patagonia. The natural harbor was used to ship wool from nearby estancias and to unload supplies. These are two distinct aspects of its history: its founding in connection with the telegraph line, and the harbor's role in transporting wool and supplies. A few stone walls of La Castellana, the former general store, still stand among the tamarisk trees. A bunker and a stranded boat are also part of the stories and experiences associated with Cabo Raso.

Getting Around and Accommodation

Cabo Raso is located at the edge of Provincial Route 1. A hostería on the coast offers overnight accommodation. Check current services and availability before your trip. Cabo Raso has no internet or telephone service. As connectivity may change, check the situation again before you travel. This is important when planning if you rely on being reachable by phone or having an internet connection.

Culture and Nature in the Florentino Ameghino Department

The wider travel destination of the Florentino Ameghino Department offers other nature and culture highlights. Camarones was declared a National Historic Village in 2018. The Museo de la Familia Perón recreates the house where the family settled at the beginning of the 20th century; the original building was damaged by fire. The museum displays objects belonging to the family and the General, period furniture and decorative items, historical photographs, and other related materials.

The remains of the A.R.A. Villarino lie underwater off Islas Blancas and are protected as nationally significant archaeological cultural heritage. The Fiesta Nacional del Salmón takes place every February in Camarones. The three-day festival ends with the Chupín del Pescador banquet; the specific program may vary.

Nature trails are another highlight of the Florentino Ameghino Department. La Pingüinera is an 800 m easy circular trail through an important Magellanic penguin nesting area. The colony can be observed there from September to April. A 1 km elevated circular trail in the Área Natural Protegida Cabo Dos Bahías offers opportunities to observe Magellanic penguins and the resting areas of two sea lion species.

Discover more destinations: Camarones, Dos Pozos.

Back to the main travel overview: Florentino Ameghino Department.