Latest posts
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Whale Watching in Puerto Madryn: Boat Tours from Puerto Pirámides
Southern right whale watching boat tours from Puerto Pirámides, Valdes Peninsula. Season June to December, best in September and October. Duration, tips and how to book from Puerto Madryn.
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Valdes Peninsula Tour from Puerto Madryn: Full-Day Itinerary
Full-day Valdes Peninsula tour from Puerto Madryn: Ameghino Isthmus, Puerto Pirámides, Caleta Valdés and Punta Norte. Wildlife by month, distances and what to expect.
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Puerto Madryn Shore Excursions for Cruise Passengers
Private and small-group shore excursions from the Puerto Madryn cruise pier: Valdes Peninsula, Punta Tombo penguins, whale watching and Welsh tea. Back on board with time to spare.
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Best Time to Visit Puerto Madryn: Wildlife Calendar Month by Month
When to visit Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula: month-by-month calendar of whales, penguins, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions, with the right tour for each season.
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Orcas of Punta Norte: Intentional Beaching on Valdes Peninsula
The orcas of Valdes Peninsula surge onto the beach to hunt sea lion pups. When it happens, what time of day and your real chances of seeing it.
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The Southern Right Whale of Valdes Peninsula
Why southern right whales choose Valdes Peninsula to breed, how to recognize them and how they are protected.
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Elephant Seals and Sea Lions of Valdes Peninsula
Two species of seals on the coast of Valdes Peninsula and Punta Loma: how to tell them apart and when to see them.
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Patagonian Steppe Wildlife and Plants: Guanacos, Maras and Rheas
Guanacos, maras, rheas and wind-adapted shrubs: what you see on the road to Valdes Peninsula.
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History of Valdes Peninsula: From Fort San José to UNESCO
From the 1779 Fort San José to salt mining and sheep ranches: what happened before the peninsula became a protected area.
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Protected Areas around Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula
Valdes Peninsula, Punta Loma, El Doradillo, Punta Tombo and Punta León: what each one protects and how to visit.