Caleta Olivia is the northernmost city in the province of Santa Cruz, it has a population of about 69,000 and oil extraction is its main activity. Even though there is some commercial and financial activity here, being close to Comodoro Rivadavia (80 km away) many services are based there. It is located on Highway Nº 3, which connects it with the main towns. The closest airport is in Comodoro Rivadavia. This city also serves the new port of Caleta Paula, some 3,5 km south. This cove is about 55 nautical miles south of Comodoro Rivadavia.