Puerto Madryn Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go

Puerto Madryn Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go
TopicInfo
LocationNortheast Chubut, Argentine Patagonia, on Golfo Nuevo
PopulationOver 100,000
ClimateDry and windy. Less than 250 mm (10 in) of rain a year
TemperatureSummer highs 25–30 °C (77–86 °F); winter highs 12–14 °C (54–57 °F)
WaterPiped from the Chubut river: it is scarce, please use it carefully
FuelOn Valdes Peninsula there is only a station in Puerto Pirámides
Mobile signalNone or very weak across most of the peninsula

What to pack

  • A windproof jacket, even in summer.
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses: UV radiation is high.
  • Closed shoes for boardwalks and gravel.
  • Water and snacks for long tours.

Any other question?

We reply on WhatsApp the same day, in English. Tell us your dates, group size and, if you arrive by cruise, the ship name.