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 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...

Curiosities on the Whales

Did you know that the whales don't form couples but mating groups? Why are the whales the species with the biggest testicles in the animal kingdom? Why can it be said that whales are giant water filtering machines? What are...

Biggest Dinosaur on Earth found in Patagonia

Remains of a dinosaur were found in Chubut territory. It is the biggest in the world. Researchers at the Museo Egidio Feruglio (MEF ), Trelew, found the nearly complete remains of the largest dinosaur skeleton found so far in the World with...

Welsh Tea and Memories of Lady Di in Gaiman

Very close to Puerto Madryn and the whales there is an exotic and special corner of Patagonia: Gaiman, land of the Welsh, full of traditions, old and new, as those arising out from the visit of Lady Di, Princess of Wales. This article will inform you of...

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...

Whale Watching in Patagonia Argentina

Whale watching season in  Patagonia extends from May to early December, being September and October the best months Reproduction rituals are the powerful force that summons the whales. This wonderful show of nature  grows every year, thanks to the protection...

Orca Project

Orca Project is a program of observation and study of killer whales (Orcas) behaviour in their natural state. It was begun in Puerto Madryn, Patagonia Argentina, in 1975. Among other activities, this project has identified, named and coded each Orca that it...

Ecocenter in Puerto Madryn

This sort of museum enables the discovery of the mysteries and marvels of the Patagonian sea, in a venue intended for the interpretation of sea ecosystems. Environmental education and scientific research programmas take place here, as well as artistic expressions. There...

Gaiman, the Welsh town in Patagonia

Gaiman, a small village located at the Lower Valley of Chubut River, is the symbol of Welsh colonization in Patagonia. The first settlers arrived in 1865, aboard the Mimosa sailboat. They were looking for a virgin territory to be able to...

San José Fort – Bird Island

Exploring the Valdés Peninsula is a unique experience for the senses. A large tongue of land, profound blue waters on both sides, marine birds in the air and a lone white church, next to the beach and pale as a...

Southern Whale: Vulnerable species

These Southern whales have been in danger of extinction at a time, and nowadays have come out of this situation after the hard work of several organizations. The number has increased, even though it is considered a vulnerable species and requires special...

Packing for Patagonia: A Quick Guide

Patagonia, promises and delivers unforgettable adventures to its visitors and each destination offers unique experiences that require meticulous preparation. This article aims to be your packing companion, ensuring that you arrive in Patagonia prepared for everything this land of contrasts...

The Valdes Peninsula

The Valdes peninsula is a fauna reservation that has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There, sea wolves, elephant seals and a great variety of birds coexist. It is also the place where the reproduction of the Southern Right...

Puerto Madryn city tour

Madryn itself deserves a city tour, where you will find many historic and tourist sites. A good option is to start at the coastal Boulevard at the corner of Wales Avenue, where a helix and other remainders of the Transporte...

The road of the Welsh

A ride that allows you to know a completely different landscape from the one of the Patagonia plateau. A valley that has been modified, after many years of hard work by the first settlers who came from Wales. Their work turned the...

Puerto Pirámides, the place to navigate and watch Whales

Puerto Pirámides is the only urban center in  Valdés Peninsula It is surrounded by cliffs resembling pyramids and the waters are crystal clear. This small village is located on the Peninsula de Valdés, 97 km. from the city of Puerto Madryn,...

Whale Watching and trekking

A different way, more active, to see the whales in Puerto Madryn. In this excursion, apart from the traditional whale watching activity aboard one of the licensed boats, we added an easy walk through the hills, dunes and cliffs area in the surroundings of Puerto...

Cliffs and lighthouses

An excursion that allows you to truly meet the Patagonia of shores and plateaus, with its huge natural spaces, cliffs and live nature. In a simple walk you will go through paths in which you can feel the wind, enjoy...

The whales and their “Families”

Contrary to what is believed if one bears in mind the interwoven unity of the mother and their offspring, the whales don't form steady family groups. Their system of mating is promiscuous, they form sexual groups that can be observed very well...

To filter to eat

The Right Whales have an immense mouth, caused by an extremely arched superior jaw, inside which there are some extremely long beards. These beards are bigger than a tall person: an adult could fit, standing with his/her arms spread out, inside the...