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Patagonia’s Lighthouses

Lighthouses are an emblem of sailors and Patagonia, discovered, respected and even feared by seamen, conserves many of these artifacts. The word lighthouse ("faro" in Spanish) comes from Pharos, the name of an island located in front of Alexandria's port...

Ephemeral Art at the End of the World

Each winter at Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, a snow sculptures contest takes place. This is a form of art that has got many fans around the world, particularly in Canada, United States and Europe. Also called "ephemeral...

The Shipwreck of the Monte Cervantes

The story we want to tell you today is that of one of the most spectacular shipwrecks in the waters of the End of the World. The Monte Cervantes was a cruise that made the route Buenos Aires / Puerto...

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...

Southern Whales and Commerson’s Dolphins

Southern Right Whales and Commerson's dolphins share the habitat in the area of Valdés Peninsula. Know them in detail and enjoy your visit to this natural sanctuary. The Southern Whale Whales are mammals perfectly adapted to sea life. They...

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,...

Getting to know the Magellan Penguins

The Magellan Penguins are migratory sea birds that arrive during Spring at the Patagonian coasts During the cold months they travel more than 3000 Km. up to the Brazilian coasts in search of warmer waters. They build their nests near...

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....

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...

To learn more about Puerto Madryn

Whales, penguins, orcas, dolphins and Welsh customs are part of what makes Puerto Madryn unique. Learn all the secrets in these articles.