Puerto Madryn

All the information needed to plan a perfect trip to Puerto Madryn is here. Puerto Madryn is the gateway to Whales, Penguins, Dolphins and Welsh traditions in Patagonia.

Southern Whale N.M.

Due to their slow motion, and the fact that they float when they die, these cetaceans have suffered the worst pressure during the commercial exploitation that took place between the 17 th and the 20 th centuries. The International Convention...

Puerto Madryn: Penguins and Whales

A gateway to the whales, penguins, the Valdes Peninsula and Welsh traditions. Puerto Madryn amazes the tourist right at the very first sight. It is one of the most vibrant cities in Patagonia, with a beautiful coastal avenue overlooking the huge natural amphitheater of Nuevo Gulf. Madryn...

How to arrive in Puerto Madryn?

You can get to Puerto Madryn by plane, bus or car. In any case there are some indications to take into account. For air transportation, the city of Trelew (60 Km. from Madryn) has got a modern international airport, with regular flights from several companies in Argentina. The...

Fauna Seasons at Valdes Peninsula

To organize your visit to Puerto Madryn it is important to know the seasons of wildlife watching. Whales: May to December. The highest gathering is during October. Sea Elephants: All year long. The breeding season is between December and March. Sea Lions: All year long. Breeding season is...

Weather conditions in Puerto Madryn (average)

A wide temperature range and the almost constant winds characterize the weather in Puerto Madryn. Weather in Puerto Madryn In summer it is hot during the day, it can reach 40 º C, but always cool at night. Winter temperatures are low but there is no snow. Note that in Puerto Madryn latitude the ozone...

What to pack?

When packing you must not forget that Puerto Madryn is a maritime city. In summer you must have beach clothing, something light and sandals to wear during the day and warm clothes for the fresh nights. In winter the best recommendation is to wear...

Excursions in Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn is the starting point in order to visit many interesting sites. Some of them were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. In first place, there is the Valdes Peninsula, where you can join the whale watching boat excursions....

What to eat in Puerto Madryn?

The food you have to taste at Puerto Madryn is the great variety of fresh fish and shellfish. There are many restaurants on the coastal avenue, but we recommend looking for a port bar in the fishing port. You will find very fresh fish and authentic atmosphere! You can...

What to buy in Puerto Madryn?

Welsh cake is the most typical souvenir from this region, a creation of Welsh immigrants when they first arrived to these lands. There are also good loom-woven clothes, with handmade wool and dyed with seaweed and bush dyes. Another option is...

Where to travel during summer in Argentina?

In summer, Argentina, offers many and varied options to enjoy. Its extensive territory contains a great wealth of landscapes, climates and emotions to experience. Today we offer a short list of emblematic destinations that you can combine according to the...

Scuba diving in Puerto Madryn

In Puerto Madryn you will find everything you need for an excellent diving experience: guides, equipment, boats, safety ... and the essential: a sea full of surprises like only Patagonia can offer Puerto Madryn, by tradition, by project and effort,...

Orcas’ Hunting Method

The orcas’ population in the Argentine Atlantic Patagonia consists of only 32 specimens; however, they are not of little importance, as they have arisen scientific interest due to their heterodox hunting method -  intentional stranding. These cetaceans intentionally strand on...

Penguin Interpretation Center of Punta Tombo

The Penguin Interpretation Center of Punta Tombo, nestled in the  wildlife reserve, was built without altering either nature or landscape. To get to Punta Tombo, the largest continental reserve of Magellanic penguins it is necessary to travel about 120 km....

Punta Tombo: More than a million Magellan Penguins in Patagonia

Punta Tombo is the most important Magellan Penguins colony within continental Patagonia. More than a million of them arrive at this place every year in order to breed. Learn how can you make the most of your visit to the...

Kshamenk, the last captive Orca

At Marine World Theme Park (San Clemente, Argentina) survives a young specimen of Orca, the only one in captivity in South America. Its tale varies greatly depending on who tells it. Draw your own conclusions. Kshamenk is a strong young...

Welsh History Is Still Alive in Patagonia

There always is a pretext in order to submerge ourselves into the tradition of the welsh colonies in the south of Argentina, and the discovery of the remains of a 1850 ship is a more than sufficient reason to dedicate...

Whales in the Bay

Vida Silvestre Foundation (a partner of WWF) introduces the Whales in the Bay Project, created to prevent whales and vessels from colliding in the Nueva Bay located in the Valdés peninsula. By the end of 1999, Valdés Peninsulawas listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO,...

Scuba diving in Patagonia

Patagonia allows you to practice scuba diving in the waters of the Atlantic, in the Beagle Channel, the heart of the "End of the world", or in the blue depths of Nahuel Huapi, in the region of the Andean lakes....

Trelew

Even if your final destination is the renowned Peninsula de Valdés, you cannot bypass the traditions and attractions that you will find in the city of Trelew. This is the neuralgic center of the area. Most bus companies and airline...

NatGeo: Patagonia is the best place for Whale Watching

This is the conclusion reached by the experts at National Geographic. After conducting a survey about the best whale watching places in the world to spot these huge cetaceans, Argentina charted at the top according to NatGeo. The list also...