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Best beaches in Río Gallegos

16 ranked beaches in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Best beaches in Río Gallegos, Argentina 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches

Tidal estuary beach sector likely missed by generic beach datasets.

7.0

Playa Cabo Buen Tiempo

Cliff-backed coastal beach near the open Atlantic transition east of Río Gallegos.

7.0

Playa Cañadón Seco Gallegos

Low-profile cliff-and-beach sector near the eastern estuary coast.

7.0

Playa Chimen Aike

Remote estuary-side beach sector along the western Río Gallegos coast.

7.0

Playa Costanera Río Gallegos

Central waterfront beach-style area with the strongest city visibility and local recreation use.

7.0

Playa Güer Aike

Important estuary-side beach area near the Gallegos River landscape.

7.0

Playa Isla Deseada

Island beach setting inside the Río Gallegos estuary, useful for wildlife-oriented coverage.

7.0

Playa Laguna Azul Costa

Quiet coastal wetland-edge beach area west of Río Gallegos.

7.0

Playa Muelle Río Gallegos

Local waterfront beach sector near the city pier and estuary promenade.

7.0

Playa Palermo Aike

Low-profile estuary beach west of Río Gallegos with quiet local character.

7.0

Playa Punta Bustamante

Remote Atlantic-facing beach point east of the Río Gallegos estuary.

7.0

Playa Punta Loyola

Recognized coastal beach near the port and estuary mouth east of Río Gallegos.

7.0

Playa Punta Loyola Norte

Northern Punta Loyola beach stretch with low crowding and estuary views.

7.0

Playa Punta Loyola Sur

Southern beach stretch around Punta Loyola, useful for full estuary-mouth coverage.

7.0

Playa Reserva Costera Urbana

Estuary beach area tied to Río Gallegos coastal reserve and bird habitat.

7.0

Playa Río Gallegos

Main estuary beach identity of Río Gallegos and the key urban shoreline of southern Santa Cruz.

7.0

What makes Río Gallegos's beaches stand out?

Río Gallegos sits in Santa Cruz, Argentina and is home to 16 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Río Gallegos or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.