{"id":6343,"date":"2018-05-16T19:36:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T22:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/?p=6343"},"modified":"2025-09-28T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:47:14","slug":"puerto-de-san-antonio-este","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/port-of-san-antonio-este\/","title":{"rendered":"Port of San Antonio East"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the access to the Port of San Antonio Este, a 15-kilometer stretch unfolds a succession of blue-sea beaches,<\/strong> very popular in summer and suitable for diving and fishing.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Among them stand out Saco Viejo, Las Conchillas, Punta Perdices<\/a>, known as the Patagonian Caribbean, and Punta Villarino.<\/p>\n

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The port, inaugurated in 1982, takes advantage of a deep-water bay and today constitutes a key point<\/strong> for the export of fruit from the Alto Valle of the Negro River.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Its permanent population is small and largely linked to port activity.<\/p>\n

Coastal landscape<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/strong>The area\u2019s beaches are characterized by calm, transparent waters, with wide sandy stretches that maintain an air of tranquility. These spaces have historically been valued by residents of San Antonio Oeste<\/a> and visitors from various regions.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>At the Mirador Sur are located the overseas pier and a South American sea lion haul-out. From the shore, recreational fishing is a common practice, complemented by boat trips for marine wildlife watching \u2014especially whales, visible from June to October\u2014, sport fishing, and kayaking tours.<\/p>\n

Gastronomy and services<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/strong>The gastronomic tradition focuses on fresh seafood and fish offered by portside cantinas, reference spots that are part of the local identity. In recent years, lodging infrastructure has diversified, incorporating new alternatives into the existing offer.<\/p>\n

Location and access<\/h3>\n

The Port of San Antonio Este is located on the northern edge of the Villarino Peninsula, within San Antonio Bay, in the San Mat\u00edas Gulf. It is 52 kilometers from Las Grutas<\/a> and is connected with different regions of the country through several routes:<\/strong><\/p>\n