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  Trelew - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trelew is a city in the province of Chubut, in the Argentine Patagonia, with a population of about 89,000 as per the 2001 census
The town was named Trelew in honour of Lewis Jones, tre meaning "town" in Welsh and Lew being an apocope for Lewis.
Trelew was the scene of a massacre in 1972.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trelew   (431 words)

  
 Trelew
Trelew is Welsh for "Lewistown", in honour to Luis Jones, who played an outstanding role in the settlement of this town.
It is the departing point for sightseeing tours to the Lower Chubut River Valley, with its traditional towns Gaiman and Dolavon, the Magelianic Penguin colony "Punta Tombo", Rawson, Playa Union and Rawson Harbour, Dam Florentino Ameghino, Camarones, Valdes Peninsula and Puerto Madryn.
Also worth visiting are Trelew´s Palaentological Museum Egidio Feruglio, one of the most relevant in South America not only for the pieces it treasures, but also for the research activities carried out to solve the mysteries of Patagonian Fauna and Flora evolution in the last 380 million years.
www.pescanet.com /lugares_para_pescar/chubut/trelew/trelew_english.htm   (681 words)

  
 Travel to Trelew, Atlantic PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA - (South America)
This is the neuralgic center of the area.
Another attraction in Trelew is the literary-musical festival, called Eisteddfodd, where the main figure is the bard, who recites in English language.
Trelew is a must in the coastal circuit of the Province of Chubut.
www.patagonia-argentina.com /i/atlantica/trelew/trelew.htm   (540 words)

  
 Trelew, Rawson and Gaiman Patagonia Argentina
These 3 cities are located in the inferior valley of the river Chubut near its outlet in the sea.
TRELEW: Founded in October 20 1884 it’s a city of 88,400 inhabitants.
In Trelew every year takes place the ‘Eisteddfod’, the most important cultural event for Welsh, where soloists, choirs and groups not only compete in song, but also in poetry and plastic to be taken the prize.
www.patagonias.net /Cities/TrelewRawsonGaiman.htm   (420 words)

  
 Trelew: History of the City and Legends from the area
The word Trelew, having a Welsh origin, means "Lewis town", in honor of Lewis Jones, a pioneer of Welsh colonization in Chubut.
Trelew then emerged as a railroad terminal and was known as such.
Among the Italians who came to settle in Punta de Rieles, then called Trelew (Lewis town), there were some musicians who formed the first orchestras with accordion, harmonica, mandolin and guitar as main instruments.
www.welcomeargentina.com /trelew/history.html   (411 words)

  
 Trelew, Argentinian Patagonia
Situated in the lower valley of the Chubut River and in the Northeast of the province, Trelew is the anteroom to the various attractions of the region.
This thriving city emerged as a result of the railway layout in 1886, when the Welsh colonists were searching to transfer their agricultural production to the port of the Nuevo Gulf, today called Puerto Madryn.
Trelew is also the venue for the International Choir Contest, during which competitions and training of chorus groups from all over the world take place.
www.interpatagonia.com /trelew/index_i.html   (346 words)

  
 Trelew, Argentina. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
An industrial and commercial centre, TRELEW is also the self-proclaimed "Capital of the Penguin" – not because it has any of these birds but thanks to its relative proximity to the famous penguin colony at Punta Tombo.
Its urban centrepiece is its beautiful main square, the Plaza de la Independencia, with flourishing trees and an elegant gazebo, built by the Welsh to honour the centenary of Argentine Independence.
Trelew's airport is situated 5km northeast from the town.
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/argentina/trelew   (138 words)

  
 Tour Guides Associates - Trelew
Besides being the capital of the province this peaceful town has a historical value, as it was the place where the Welsh immigrants started organising themselves politically and socially.
From Trelew or Port Madryn, some 110 or 173 km south, on a peninsula which leads into the South Atlantic, there lies this magnificent wildlife reserve.
From Trelew, in a north-westerly direction, the road stretches some 550 km (340 m) for a full day excursion.
webs.satlink.com /usuarios/t/tgassoc/trelew.htm   (1379 words)

  
 Trelew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Upon our return to Trelew, I headed out to get my glasses repaired — I lost the screw that holds the left temple in place on the plane.
This restaurant is in a historic building that was the first flour mill in Trelew.
Trelew is a busy town of about 110,000 people.
www.homepagez.com /globetrotter/Argentina/trelew/trelew.html   (627 words)

  
 Trelew, Argentina - Patagonia Argentina
It is a distribution centre for goods and services, and a communication knot that joins different regions of the province among them and with the rest of the country.
Since it is situated in the lower valley of the river Chubut, Trelew possesses a mild dry weather.
In spring and fall temperatures oscilate from 10ºC to 20ºC. In summer, between December and March, temperatures reach 38ºC, for what we advise not to forget the swimming suit, the sun screen and some warm clothes for the evenings when the temperature descends.
www.welcomeargentina.com /trelew/index_i.html   (247 words)

  
 Paleo_Museum Trelew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Paleontology in the town of Trelew, in Chubut Province of Argentina.
The area surrounding Trelew redefines the word "flat" for me. A nearby bay by the town of Rawson has whales that attract a lot of visitors.
Collected by Pablo Puertas of the Trelew Museum, which is under curatorship of Dr. Ruben Cuneo.
faculty.pnc.edu /rhengst/ISCHIWEB/TRELEW/INDEX.html   (337 words)

  
 Trelew, Argentina - General Travel Information
Another point is that although the penguins are generally considered as a calm animal, they might attack you with their sharp beak in case they feel threatened.
Arriving by car (could be rented in Trelew), you must drive from Trelew toward Rawson and then turn to road number 1 (actually an unpaved road) and drive about 120 km of boring road.
The Egidio Feruglio Paleontology Museum in Trelew is one of the most important museums in the world for dinosaurs.
www.trekker.co.il /english/argentina-trelew.htm   (1069 words)

  
 Argentina: Trelew
20 km from Trelew city is Rawson, founded in 1865 by the Welsh settlers that disembarked in Golfo Nuevo.
16 km from Trelew city is Gaiman, Welsh colony located on the banks of Chubut River, in the middle of the inferior valley, Famous for its Welsh-style constructions of the 19"' century, you can enjoy a delicious Welsh tea or visit the chapels and farms in this area.
From the coast to the west, 120 km into the Patagonian plateau from Trelew city, there is a splendid reservoir in a narrow red-rock passage that leads to the Dique Florentino Ameghino dam that provides water and energy to Puerto Madryn and Comodoro Rivadavia and that, at the same time, is an important tourist attraction.
www.travelvantage.com /argen_trelew.html   (349 words)

  
 Trelew Hotels : Argentina - BootsnAll Cheap Hotels
The Bahia Nueva Hotel Trelew is located in Puerto Madryn, Chubut and have a good location as well it is at easy access.
Peninsula Valdes Hotel Trelew is situated in the heart of Puerto Madeiro, directly overlooking the sea and the surrounding city.
Tolosa Hotel is centrally located and quite close to the Trelew airport.
www.bootsnall.com /hotels/cy/6522/Trelew-Hotels   (302 words)

  
 Hotels in Trelew - Details, rates and booking - Argentina Contact
Welcome to the Galicia Hotel in the city of Trelew, access to the tourism in Valdés Peninsula, Patagonia Argentina.
Located in the city center of trelew at one street to the main Square, the Centenario Hotel offers excellence in the level of services and offers hospitality to the visitors that arrive at the Patagonia.
It located in the city of Trelew, in the zone of Peninsula of Valdes, Place where every year the Southern Frank Whales appear.
www.argentinacontact.com /Hotels_Trelews.html   (146 words)

  
 Description of Trelew, Hotels and resorts in Trelew, Patagonia, Argentina, Information, Rates and Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Click here to go directly to the Trelew hotel list which follows the city description below where you can click on the hotel name to see a description of the hotel of your choice and reserve it.
TRELEW is in the province of Chubut in Patagonia some 906 miles south of Buenos Aires and just south of Puerto Madryn on a crossroads going north and south and west (can't go east without getting wet or a boat).
It is principally a commercial center as it is the transportation hub for the area.
www.argentinas-hotels.com /hotels_trelew.htm   (267 words)

  
 Hoteis especiais em Trelew
Featuring all the conveniences, Bahia Nueva Hotel Trelew offers you a high standard of hospitality in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere....
Being an ideal place in the city of Trelew, the Peninsula Valdes Hotel offers a warm welcome, pleasant ambience and convenient facilities to make your stay a memorable one....
If you are planning for a particular holiday at Trelew, then Rayentray Hotel is the perfect place for you to reside....
www.hoteldetective.net /Town/PT/Trelew-Hotels_PT.htm   (100 words)

  
 Car Hire Trelew. Discounts Trelew Car Rentals Companies
Beneluxcar can help you to rent a car in Trelew Whether it is one way interstate rental car Trelew, Beneluxcar has just the right car hire for you.
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www.beneluxcar.com /car-rentals/argentina/trelew   (259 words)

  
 Trelew, Chubut Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 TRELEW, Trelew Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
TRELEW is second only to Comodoro Rivadavia as an industrial and commercial centre in the province of Chubut, though it's a more attractive place, with fewer high-rises and less heavy industry.
Trelew's name, in Welsh, means the "Village of Lewis", in honour of Lewis Jones, its founder.
The settlement rose to prominence after the completion, in 1889, of the rail link to Puerto Madryn, which allowed easy export of the burgeoning...
www.infohub.com /destinations/South-America/Argentina/Trelew/85963.htm   (143 words)

  
 Ente Trelew Turístico
Varied activities commemorating the city’s anniversary take place during a month, including Art exhibitions, sport events and shows.
This celebration reaches its end with the election of the "queen" of Trelew.
The Mar y Valle circuit is the venue for competitions of renowned national racing categories ("Turismo Carretera" and "TC 3 litros").
www.trelewpatagonia.gov.ar /english/noticias.html   (273 words)

  
 Trelew hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Argentina, by all-hotels.com
Trelew hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Argentina, by all-hotels.com
Julio a.roca 155, 9120 Puerto Madryn, Trelew, Argentina
A low-rise style building typical of the architecture of the block which it forms part of.
www.all-hotels.com /south_america/argentina/trelew_e1.htm   (481 words)

  
 Compras en Trelew
Trelew - Provincia del Chubut - Patagonia Argentina
Trelew es una pujante ciudad industrial ubicada sobre la margen izquierda del Rio Chubut.
Quienes deseen conocer Trelew deben saber que el poblado surgió espontaneamente, en torno a la estación ferroviaria (hoy Museo Regional Pueblo de Luis).
compras-trelew.com.ar /index.htm   (272 words)

  
 Travel to Trelew - Means of transportation
From Puerto Madryn there are almost 67 km along national route Nº 3 until the junction with national route Nº 25, and after a short drive you get to Trelew.
From Comodoro Rivadavia there are almost 367 km to Trelew.
You must take national route 3, fully paved, until the junction with national route 25 to Trelew.
www.interpatagonia.com /trelew/comollegar_i.html   (217 words)

  
 Argentina Hotels and Resorts - Bahia Nueva Hotel Trelew Argentina
Trelew- Bahia Nueva Hotel Trelew Argentina with huge discount on published rates guaranteed!
Julio A. Roca 67 Puerto Madryn Chubut Trelew
The Bahia Nueva Hotel is situated only 2 blocks from downtown, with shopping centre, restaurant, Museums and tourist attractions.
www.southtravels.com /america/argentina/bahianuevatrelew/index.html   (285 words)

  
 Cornwall B&B Trelew Farm St. Buryan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6ED
At Trelew Farm we have two Ensuite Bed and Breakfast rooms available -
You can enjoy cream teas in the garden after a taking a walk to Boscawen-un stone circle, which is situated right here on the farm.
Trelew Farm is situated approx ½ way between Penzance (4 Miles) and Lands End (6 miles).
www.geniusloci.co.uk /trelewfarm.htm   (354 words)

  
 TRELEW Art Metal Studio: Original Jewelry Design By Erica A. DelGardo, Metalsmith   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
TRELEW Art Metal Studio: Original Jewelry Design By Erica A. DelGardo, Metalsmith
Trelew Art Metal Studio, just like the South American town from which it is named, is a unique reflection of the people, culture, and individualism of the Patagonia region of Argentina.
Every piece of jewelry made in the studio is a one-of-a-kind creation and no two pieces will ever be exactly alike.
www.trelewartmetalstudio.com /home.htm   (124 words)

  
 Trelew - Argentina Travel Advice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In Trelew, province of Chubut, you need warm clothes if you happen to visit between July and September.
Weather patterns in Argentina seem to be going through some changes.
I can't speak of Trelew or other destinations but this last December I definitely saw a huge change in the weather in Buenos Aires.
www.travelsur.net /forum/messages/10/93.html   (395 words)

  
 MEF - EGIDIO FERUGLIO PELEONTOLOGY MUSEUM, TRELEW, PATAGONIA ARGENTINA - Ripio Incoming Tour Operator Argentina
MEF AND ECOCENTRE: MUSEUMS IN TRELEW AND PUERTO MADRYN
This paleontology museum, the most important one in South America, is in Trelew.
Its exhibition is a trip to the past, from the first human being back to life begin on the planet, the protagonists being the dinosaurs that once populated this region.
www.ripioturismo.com.ar /epmypaleont.htm   (452 words)

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