Southern right whales, orcas, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, sea lions and the wildlife of the Patagonian steppe. Species guides with where and when to see each one.
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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…
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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…
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Punta Tombo Penguin Colony Tour from Puerto Madryn
Visit Punta Tombo, one of the largest mainland Magellanic penguin colonies in the world, 180 km from Puerto Madryn. Season September to…
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El Doradillo: Whale Watching from the Shore in Puerto Madryn
A protected beach 17 km from Puerto Madryn where southern right whales swim a few meters from the shore. Free, no boat…
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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…
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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…
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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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The Magellanic Penguin: Facts and Where to See It near Puerto Madryn
About 45 cm tall, returns to the same nest every year and migrates thousands of kilometers. Facts about the penguin you see…
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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…
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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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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.