Rada Tilly between Beach, Landscape and Culture

Rada Tilly brings together beaches, outdoor activities, landscapes and culture. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can plan your trip around which of these interests matter most to you. Rada Tilly is accessible via National Route 3.

Beach, Promenade and Activities

Rada Tilly’s beach is more than three kilometres long and is suitable for kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, kayaking and jet skiing. The waterfront promenade has a cycle path and two outdoor exercise stations. So, during a stay by the water, you can choose from cycling and working out at the stations, as well as the water sports mentioned above.

The Skate Park de Rada Tilly has a skate park of approximately 2,300 m² at La Plaza del Viento. The green spaces also offer a range of facilities: some include accessible and inclusive infrastructure, as well as play equipment for children.

Views and Protected Landscapes

The Mirador El Arboledo is located nearby, at an altitude of 167 m. From there, you can see the entire city and the adjacent sea. The ANP Punta Marqués is also located nearby, south of Rada Tilly. The headland, which is 167 m high, extends 2.5 km into the sea; viewpoints offer sweeping views of the landscape. The protected area is centred on a colony of South American sea lions.

Culture and Events

The Centro Cultural Rada Tilly hosts exhibitions, conferences, talks and debates, concerts, music series, theatre, and screenings of films, videos and short films. Its cultural programme therefore covers a range of formats, from exhibitions and talks to music, theatre and film.

The Feria de Artesanos y Emprendedores is also held regularly at the Centro Cultural Rada Tilly. It brings together local producers, artisans and entrepreneurs, who present and offer a wide range of creations and products. Municipal editions are documented for 2023 and 2026; dates vary. The Museo Regional Rada Tilly offers a self-guided tour about the history of the first inhabitants of the Patagonian steppe.

Full Moon Hike

Trekking de la Luna Llena is a guided night hike along various trails and through different landscapes in Rada Tilly. It takes place once a month on the Saturday closest to the full moon and lasts approximately two and a half hours. Participation is subject to a fee, and advance registration is required. Check the current date before your trip and register in advance.

Another Cultural Attraction in Departamento Escalante

In Departamento Escalante, the Museo Nacional del Petróleo is located in Comodoro Rivadavia. This historical site and science museum is considered unique of its kind in Latin America. It was built around the historic Pozo No. 2 drilling site, where state-owned oil was first discovered in Argentina on December 13, 1907. The museum displays photographs, documents and machinery, and features a drilling simulator that is unique in the country.

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