Details About Comodoro Rivadavia

Located in the Southeastern angle of the Province of Chubut, Comodoro Rivadavia is a modern booming city. It has been named after Commodore Martin Rivadavia, who traveled the Patagonian shores between 1890 and 1892 by request of the national government in their plan to create a harbor in central Patagonia. Its significance in the area began in 1907, when important oil fields were found in the area of the San Jorge Gulf. The surrounding mounts have forced a whimsical shape in the urban geography. With the passing of time, Comodoro Rivadavia has acquired more and more relevance, thus becoming the main industrial, commercial, financial and service center in the region.