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4-star hotel with double, triple, and connecting rooms.
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Chubut · Patagonian coast
Puerto Madryn
Whales, penguins and Península Valdés — each month has its star wildlife.
Trips to Puerto Madryn
Madryn es la base para Península Valdés: ballenas franca austral, elefantes marinos, orcas en Caleta Valdés (feb–abr) y pingüinos según la época. Cada mes tiene un protagonista distinto.
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Chubut · Patagonian coast · 5 excursions
Wildlife
Península Valdés
UNESCO reserve: elephant seals at Punta Delgada, Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo (seasonal), and whales in the gulf from the cliff.
- Full day by vehicle with interpretive stops
- Orcas at Caleta Valdés (Feb–Apr, tide dependent)
- Bring binoculars and warm clothing — windy year-round
Boat trips
Whale Watching by Boat
Departures from Puerto Pirámides (Península Valdés) to see southern right whales just meters from the boat. Main season: September to December.
- Strict regulations to avoid disturbing the animals
- Book weeks in advance during high season
- Departures rescheduled if seas are rough
Wildlife
Buceo con lobos marinos
Excursion in Puerto Madryn. Dates and departures depend on the season.
- Ask us about dates and departures for the season
- Small groups or private service depending on the trip
- We coordinate booking via WhatsApp
Wildlife
Punta Tombo — Pingüinera
Excursion in Puerto Madryn. Dates and departures depend on the season.
- Ask us about dates and departures for the season
- Small groups or private service depending on the trip
- We coordinate booking via WhatsApp
Adventure
Punta Loma and Coastal Reserves
South American fur seals at Punta Loma reserve, 17 km from Madryn. An ideal complement if you don't have a full day for the peninsula.
- Half day from downtown Madryn
- Viewpoint over Golfo Nuevo
- Pairs well with a city tour or free afternoon
Car rental
Explore Puerto Madryn at your own pace with a rental car arranged through Alo Patagonia. We coordinate pick-up, dates and return so your road trip starts the moment you land.
Operator: Alo Patagonia Car Rental
Questions about travelling to Puerto Madryn
- When can you see whales in Puerto Madryn?
- The southern right whale arrives at Golfo San José between June and December, with peak activity from September to November. Boat trips depart from Puerto Pirámides; if the weather is bad, they are rescheduled.
- How many days are enough in Madryn?
- 3 to 4 days allows you to do Península Valdés, a whale watching boat trip and Punta Loma. If you want to add penguins at Punta Tombo (season Sep–Mar), plan an extra day.