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Bahías nature reserve, where you can visit 25,000 penguin couples and their fuzzy
chicks.
Spanish explorer Don Simón de Alcazaba y Sotomayor anchored here in 1545, pro-
claiming it part of his attempted Provincia de Nueva León. When the wool industry took
off, Camarones became the area's main port. The high quality of local wool didn't go un-
noticed by justice of the peace Don Mario Tomás Perón, who operated the area's largest
estancia,
Porvenir, on which his son (and future president) Juanito would romp about.
The port flourished, but after Comodoro Rivadavia finished its massive port, Camarones
was all but deserted.
In 2009 the paving of RN1 meant the start of direct bus services from Comodoro Riva-
davia. To a moderate degree, tourism is increasing, so hurry to this coastal village now if
you want to be able to say you knew Camarones way back when.
Tours
Patagonia Austral Expediciones
TOUR
( 0297-15-451-7660; patagoniaustralexpeditions@hotmail.com)
Contact for fishing excur-
sions and outings to see dolphins and the nearby islands.
Festivals
Fiesta Nacional del Salmón
FISHING
A weekend of deep-sea fishing competitions featuring a free Sunday seafood lunch and
the crowning of Miss Salmoncito, celebrated in February.
Sleeping & Eating
Camping Camarones
CAMPGROUND $
( 0297-15-494-7080;
www.campingcamarones.com
; San Martín; campsites per person/vehicle
AR$30/30; cabin s/d AR$180/300; )
At the waterfront port, this peaceful campground
with hot showers and electricity is run by a friendly older couple. Sonia can cook up
fresh shrimp, seafood and salmon for guests with advance notice in summer. A basic
store sells provisions.
Las Cabañas
CABIN $
