Río Grande
 Situated on the northern part of the island of Tierra
del Fuego. It is the second city in the Province after Ushuaia.
Sheep, as in many places in Patagonia, is the reason for population
settlements since the end of the 19th. century.
Abundant rivers, sea coasts and good pastures are some of the reasons
that justify the population growth. Río Grande was born spontaneously,
on the 14th. of July, 1921. The central Government issued
a decree recognizing this locality as the "Agricultural Colony
of Río Grande"
At the beginning the land was subdivided among a few families
owning large estates until the agrarian reform of 1925. Cattle
raising became one of the most important economic activities in
the area.
Thanks to a law promoting industrial development, several companies
involved in the manufacture of electronic products open their
factories here, giving the city an industrial profile.
Today, Río Grande is a bustling town where you will be
able to visit natural and historical sites. If you are interested
in adventure, don´t forget that Río Grande offers you fishing,
trekking, horseback riding,
photographic safaris and even the possibility of observing sheep
shearing.
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