With the arrival of the first whales to the coasts of Puerto Madryn The commitment to an exciting adventure is renewed through sightseeing and contact with nature in all its splendor.
The opportunity is unbeatable to attend one of the most impressive natural spectacles that takes place just steps from the city and that promises to leave tourists eager to return every season.
One of the advantages that Puerto Madryn offers is the proximity of almost all the tourist centers. that can reach the city in the blink of an eye, either through domestic routes or directly on airline flights that In a couple of hours they take you to this destination on the Atlantic coast.
From Alto Valle you can get there by vehicle through RN 22 and RN 3. after a trip of approximately 8 hours.
From the mountain range you can also access this destination on the Atlantic coast through RN 23 and RN 3., after a trip of just over 9 hours. There is also the option of doing it by air on a journey that will require 5.50 hours of travel.
For those who want to enjoy Puerto Madryn and its benefits, with a main actor who are the whales but which adds many more activities to experience as a family or as a couple, and coming from Buenos Aires, there are two options to get there: with vehicles on RN 3, a trip with a duration of 16 hours, or through the airline that covers this route, with a great advantage since In just 2 hours you can travel the section that separates both cities.
Once in the city, a wide range of possibilities opens up for visitors. to cover all the demands you may have in terms of adventure, enjoyment, rest and gastronomy.
Sightings from the coast or on board
Coastal sightings are carried out in the El Doradillo Protected Natural Area, where you can see whales in their natural habitat. How far do you have to walk from the city? Just 18 kilometers from the center of Puerto Madryn.
Over there, In the Las Canteras beach area, there is one of the best places in the world to see mother whales and their calves, with deep, calm waters and cetaceans within reach of the camera or cell phone. The place is open and free of charge, you just have to bring your mate, a lounge chair and something to snack on.
The other option to see the whales is the boat watching offered in Puerto Pirámides, where the excursions start, lasting approximately an hour and a half, accompanied by nature guides with a lot of knowledge on the subject.
On the way to or from the Peninsula you must pass through the Istmo Ameghino Interpretation Center, where there is educational information about the flora and fauna of the area, illustrations and even a scale replica of a whale.
One of the latest tourist proposals that emerged in relation to whales is that of Yellow Submarine semi-submersible. It is the first boat designed especially for whale watching, which allows passengers to observe whales both on the surface, from the upper deck, and from the underwater cabin, through the 40 windows below the water level.
Swimming with sea lions, a unique attraction in the world
And speaking of unmissable, The possibility of swimming with sea lions is fun and enriching.
Snorkeling with sea lions It is one of the star excursions of Puerto Madryn that has been carried out since 2005 in the Punta Loma Protected Natural Area, about 15 kilometers from the city center.
It is a unique attraction in the world, since the frequency of interaction of sea lions with visitors is very high for two reasons: The wolves do not have natural predators in the area (such as the orca or the great white shark) and are part of a permanent colonythat is, it has wolves in the rookery throughout the year.
Excursion to Advanced Hill
The excursion to Cerro Avanzado, Located 17 km south of the city, it adds even more adrenaline to the tour of Puerto Madryn.
Traces of fields, dunes and cliffs They take the visitor out of their monotony and take them to experience nature like they never did before. The cultural aspect is also added since during the tour there is recognition of sandbanks and marine fossils, sedimentary formations that They still preserve fossil remains of oysters and marine vertebrates, part of the invaluable paleontological heritage of the area.
The Hill is located at 102 meters above sea level and from that point You can see the entire Valdés Peninsula and the Golfo Nuevo. Towards the right you can see Punta Ninfas and on the other sector of the mouth you can see the Morro Nuevo Lighthouse.
Up there one of the emblematic scenes of Argentine cinema was filmed, included in the film Caballos Salvajes, in which Héctor Alterio’s character shouts with his arms open “The whore worth being alive”!
The excursion can be done all year round, covering approximately 40 km and has an estimated duration of 3 hours. There are also mountain bike excursions and you can get to the Hill by private vehicle.
Gastronomy in Puerto Madryn
The gastronomy of Puerto Madryn is famous throughout the country, and offers an extensive menu for eating and drinking suitable to cover all the needs of visitors in this regard.
Typical dishes made with fish and seafood fresh from the sea, a delicious grilled Patagonian lamb or forming part of a typical dish of the area will make the delight of tourists who arrive in Puerto Madryn.
Scallops, prawns, razor clams and white salmon are also part of the offer and must be tried. Welsh cake and other delicacies such as chocolates or alfajores are available in downtown stores and are very tempting to accompany the picnic in El Doradillo or to taste upon return from the boat watching.
And to drink, in addition to already classic products, In recent years there has been a large production of craft beer with several options and spirits such as gin, with signature proposals.
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