Why go
- City in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
- Served by Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA).
History
Río Grande is a city in Argentina, on the north coast of the eastern part of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. It has a population of 98,017, and is the industrial capital of the Tierra del Fuego Province. It is located 212 kilometres (132 mi) north-east of Ushuaia, the capital of the province.
Where to stay
Av. San Martín 302, V9420CIQ Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · himmelblau.com.ar
Av. San Martín 268, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · stshotel.com.ar
José Hernández 1353, V9421 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · linksaparthotel.com.ar
Federico Echelaine 251, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · grandehotel.com.ar
Cmte. Luis Piedrabuena 724, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · hotelselectinn.com
Puyen 170, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · instagram.com
Dr. M. Montilla, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · carabellipropiedades.com
C. Augusto Lasserre 566, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · granhotellaserre.com.ar
Los Sauces 15, Río Grande, https://www.google.com/local/place/rap/edit/location?rg=trueTierra del Fuego, Los Sauces 15, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego,… · hotel.ebooking.com
F. Echelaine 607, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Av. Manuel Belgrano 1375, V9421 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
F Varela 1145, R o Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
San Lorenzo 80, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Almte. Guillermo Brown 1155, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Sebastián Elcano 839, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Perú 399-361, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Rafael Obligado 557, V9421 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Av. Manuel Belgrano 582, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Cmte. Luis Piedrabuena 426, V9421 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Norma Smith 231, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Rafael Obligado 1378, V9420 Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream · Helados artesanales. Features: takeaway, delivery · 766 Viedma, Río Grande, V9420 · heladosalmendra.com.ar
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizzas, empanadas, sandwiches · 581 Viedma, Río Grande, V9420
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-01:00,11:30-24:00; Tu off Features: delivery · 247 Perito Moreno, Río Grande, V9420
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 520 Luis Piedrabuena, Río Grande, V9420
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 601 Juan Mackinlay, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 00:00-03:00,11:30-24:00 · 1476 Islas Malvinas, Río Grande, V9420 · puenteviejo.com.ar
Coffee Shop, Bakery, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Bakery cafe · 795 Avenida General José de San Martín, Río Grande, V9420
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1490 Juan Bautista Thorne, Río Grande, V9420
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · 566 Ángela Vallese, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 20:00+ · 582 Avenida Manuel Belgrano, Río Grande, V9420
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 795 11 de Julio, Río Grande, V9420
Grill, Regional, Restaurant · Grill/Regional restaurant
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · Luro Cambaceres, Río Grande, 9420
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Coffee Shop restaurant · 192 Avenida General José de San Martín, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 96 Avenida General José de San Martín, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 1335 25 de Mayo, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 828 Perito Moreno, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 642 Espora, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · Perú, Río Grande, 9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 998 Islas Malvinas, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 784 Rosales, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 705 Perito Moreno, Río Grande, V9420
Restaurant · restaurant · 837 Gral. Güemes, Río Grande, V9420
Ice Cream · ice cream
Ice Cream · ice cream · Eva Perón
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · 602 12 de Octubre, Río Grande, V9420
Airports
Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA) 3.3 km to the centre
Rio Grande, V, AR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Aerolineas Argentinas, TRIP Linhas A) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Buenos Aires, Rio Gallegos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
- TRIP Linhas A 8R (Saab 340) · 1 route: Rio Gallegos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Pampa Guanaco Airport (DPB) 78 km to the centre
Bahia Inutil, MA, CL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
San Sebastián Airport 82 km to the centre
Porvenir, MA, CL
Rio Chico Highway Strip 23 km to the centre
V, AR
Los Robles Airport 32 km to the centre
Estancia El Roble, V, AR
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RGA has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Buenos Aires, Rio Gallegos).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rio Grande. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach