Florentino Ameghino is a department of Chubut Province, it is located on the Atlantic coast of Argentina

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 1,484 inhabitants in an area of 16,088 km², and its capital city is Camarones, which is located around 1,654 km from the Capital federal.

Florentino Ameghino Department

The department is noted for its wealth of geological and paleontological features. Specimens from the region are on display in a number of museums worldwide.

Florentino Ameghino Department

The department is named in honour of Florentino Ameghino (September 18, 1854 – August 6, 1911), an Argentine naturalist, paleontologist, anthropologist and zoologist

Florentino Ameghino Department

Economy

The economy of Florentino Ameghino and its head town is dominated by tourism. People are attracted to the region by its lengthy unspoiled coastline, its geography and fauna, especially the penguin colonies.

Attractions

Fiesta Nacional de Salmon (National Salmon Festival) Cabo Dos Bahías

Settlements

Camarones

Malaspina

La Esther

Garayalde

Caleta Hornos

Uzcudun

Florentino Ameghino

Cabo Raso

Puesto El Palenque

External links

Camarones Website

States and territories established in 1900

Departments of Chubut Province