The route (north to south)
- Caleta Olivia: the gateway from Comodoro Rivadavia.
- Fitz Roy: turn off on RP 27 towards Puerto Deseado; the province recommends filling up here before heading to the Petrified Forests.
- Jaramillo Petrified Forests: turnoff at km 2,074 onto RP 49 (about 50 km of gravel).
- Tres Cerros: a service station right on the highway.
- Puerto San Julián: the bay, the Nao Victoria and the coastal circuit.
- Further south: Comandante Luis Piedra Buena and Río Gallegos.
How many days
To do it without rushing, we suggest 4 or 5 days between Caleta Olivia and San Julián: one or two in Deseado (if you want to go to Penguin Island, it depends on the weather), half a day at the Petrified Forests and one or two in San Julián. This is our own suggestion, not official data.
Tips
- Strong wind almost all year round: drive carefully.
- Boat trips depend on the weather and the season.
