Patagonia Argentina

Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn is located on the Gulf again at the foot of the arid Patagonian plateau. In this city it can be viewed with a splendid view to reach by road.
Founded in 1865 by Welsh settlers, is a resort of great importance, since it is the gateway to the Valdes Peninsula .
She is a young and dynamic city from the 70's thanks to the aluminum plant Aluar.
He had strong growth in the 90 'with the development of fisheries and tourism.
Surrounded by hills and dunes, the boardwalk and asphalt roads make it a modern city.
Transparency of its waters and its depth, is considered the capital of Argentina for underwater activities. Ideal for lovers of diving.
We recommend starting a visit to the Peninsula Valdes for this location.
Crossing the boulevard to the south lie the resorts and inns, and at the end: Punta Cuevas, the viewpoint of the city. Named in memory of the Welsh settlers who landed and camped here. There is also the monument to the Indian tehuelche.

Visits for Puerto Madryn :
Eco center, science center, dedicated to the observation and study of whales and marine life in general. Set in a stunning location, overlooking the bay of the city and the Peninsula Valdes . It offers visitors a place of meditation where nature accompanies the thought. Is the work of a family foundation Argentina . Excellent information center.

Museum of Natural Science and Oceanographic Puerto Madryn : You can observe aspects of Aboriginal culture in relation to Welsh culture. Displays the history of the city and the Patagonia . Pujol Building, built by Agustin Pujol, was donated, and became a museum.

Other visits:
Municipal Museum of Art in Puerto Madryn: paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs and portraits with the most varied techniques. They also exhibit their works artists Patagonia .

Things to do in Puerto Madryn
Diving: Puerto Madryn is the ideal place for diving, for its clear, deep waters. Among the species that can be observed are: bream, grouper, oysters, crabs, octopuses, starfish, seahorses, and seaweed.

Snorkeling: With a basic scuba gear you could find an interesting aquatic life.

Excursions around Puerto Madryn:

Watching Southern Right Whales in Puerto Piramides

Peninsula Valdes is one of the most important sightseeing, with whale watching. On the peninsula you can see all the marine life (whales, orcas, sea lions, elephants), and tour of its gravel roads, observing guanacos, piches, hares, etc..

The Doradillo beach, located only 16 km north of Puerto Madryn. gravel road RN 1 and RP 42. Can be reached by car or bike circuit. It is in a small bay, preferred by local people. From its shores are seen swimming whales meters from shore. The best choice: stay in one of the rooms that are in the area (Desire), down to the beach with a local man and his mate, and to observe the jumps of the masters of the sea.

Point Loma: created and 1967, tourist reserve. From the eco center gravel road (coastal road) to 12 km. This reserve is reached, where a sea lion at the foot of a small cliff. Ends in Punta Nymphs where are the beacon that lights the southern margin of the mouth of the Gulf again.

Faro Punta Delgada: exclusive beach with a colony of elephant seals.

Punta Tombo Penguin

Other tours:
Estancia San Guillermo
Punta Nymphs
Fishing in Puerto Madryn
Visit Productive Park. Aluminium Factory: Aluar
Excursion 4 x 4 Cerro Advanced
Sandboarding (surf on the sand) is practiced in the golden sand dunes. (Adapted summer snowboard) On slopes close to the beaches of Puerto Madryn.
Paragliding in beach Paraná
Windsurfing and kayaking n the New Gulf
Visit the Florentino Ameghino Dam