Argentina🇦🇷 | beachesPlaya UniónRiver-mouth surf, Commerson’s dolphins, pier at dusk, grilled merluza | things to do and best time to go

Stick close to the beachfront strip itself if you want to roll out of bed and onto the sand, this stretch has a handful of budget guesthouses and campsites that cater specifically to travelers passing through on the Patagonian coastal route. It's social without being loud, mostly surfers and families rather than a party crowd. Alternatively, basing yourself a short distance away in Rawson town gives you more budget options, closer access to bus connections, and slightly cheaper food, at the cost of a short commute (walkable or a cheap taxi) to the beach. Rawson also has more of a working-town … read more 👉

Stick close to the beachfront strip itself if you want to roll out of bed and onto the sand, this stretch has a handful of budget guesthouses and campsites that cater specifically to travelers passing through on the Patagonian coastal route. It's social without being loud, mostly surfers and families rather than a party crowd. Alternatively, basing yourself a short distance away in Rawson town gives you more budget options, closer access to bus connections, and slightly cheaper food, at the cost of a short commute (walkable or a cheap taxi) to the beach. Rawson also has more of a working-town feel with real grocery stores and pharmacies, useful if you're restocking supplies. Camping near the river mouth is popular in summer and a solid option if you've got gear, with a genuinely social atmosphere among fellow travelers. Whichever you choose, safety is not a major concern in either area; it's a low-crime, low-hassle part of Patagonia overall.