Gaiman Trip
Gaiman Trip
After setting off from your hotel, our first stop is Punta Cuevas, one of the first settlements of the Welsh colony in the Argentine province of Chubut.
To learn the reasons behind Welsh emigration to Argentina, and how the community has evolved over time, we will head to Gaiman. This town is home to the largest proportion of Welsh descendants in the country and is seen as the central focus for their community in Argentina. Here, on the banks of the Chubut River, we will visit the first Welsh house. This British style building was constructed in 1874.
We continue discovering the town's past by visiting the Regional Historical Museum which is housed in an old train station. You can also find evidence of the Welsh legacy in the railway tunnel and the old chapel which were constructed when the settlers first arrived from the other side of the Atlantic at the end of the 19th century.
Finally, we will head to a traditional teahouse so that you can take tea and biscuits just like an authentic Welshman. At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel in Puerto Madryn.
More Information
Duration
6 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by airconditioned vehicle.
English speaking guide.
Not included
Ticket for the Regional Historical Museum of Gaiman.
Entry to the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum.
Welsh tea: 7,500 ARS (US$ 7.60).
When to book?
You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Most areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Animal Travel
Corporate name: Carla Ailen Mendoza Rojas
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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