It borders Río Negro to the north, Santa Cruz to the south, Chile (Andes Mountains) to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Capital: Rawson
Largest city: Comodoro Rivadavia
Area:
One of the larger provinces, with diverse landscapes: Andes in the west (forests, lakes, national parks such as Los Alerces), steppes in the center, and a coast with beaches and wildlife.
Known for: Welsh colonization from 1865 onwards: Welsh immigrants settled in the Chubut Valley (towns such as Gaiman, Trelew, and Trevelin); Welsh is still spoken there, and there are cultural traditions such as teahouses.
Nature and tourism: Whale watching at Península Valdés (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), penguins, sea lions; skiing in Esquel; Old steam train La Trochita.
Economy: Oil (around Comodoro Rivadavia), sheep wool, aluminum, fishing, and tourism.
Chubut combines rugged nature, rich history, and unique cultural influences!
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