Puerto Madryn Argentina, in Chubut province, is situated
along the Golf Nuevo Shore on the stunning southeast coast
of Argentina. Settled by Welsh inhabitants in the late
1800s, Puerto Madryn is the portal to tours
of Peninsula Valdes, where whale watching and diving straddle
the forefront of tourism. This destination is also a popular
stop for travelers looking to soak in easy going beach
life. Characterized by dramatic cliffs, coastal avenues,
and pristine beaches, the city has become a popular summer
destination with people from all over the world. Travel
to Puerto Madryn has many advantages, one being the close
proximity to Tierra del
Fuego National Park. One of the best qualities of
Puerto Madryn is the ease of self-guided tours of the
area’s natural highlights and history.
The peninsula Puerto Madryn is located on is the biggest
of all on the Atlantic Coast. The highlight here is the
diversity in flora and fauna, ideal for those looking
for excellent diving pursuits. Puerto Madryn Argentina
is considered the diving mecca of Argentina, boasting
crystal clear water and a multitude of fascinating dive
sites. Puerto Madryn tours to the Parque Artificial Submarino
are the most popular, offering a glimpse of six buses
from Buenos Aires that
were intentionally sank to the depths of the ocean in
1963. Over time this created an underwater attraction
for divers with plenty of artificial reefs for exploring.
The buses are now home to an incredible assortment of
sea life that have adopted the site as home creating a
visually stunning underwater site.
Parque Nuevo is another of the popular dive sites travelers
head to on Puerto Madryn tours. Located a little more
than 400 meters from the shoreline, the manmade park offers
divers a look at a small shipwreck, a boiler, and a series
of small caves. Natural reefs at Piedras Grandes, the
Río de Oro shipwreck, Parque Viejo, and the world
famous shipwreck of Sir Ernest Shakleton are other top
dive sites to visit. The most famous of al the sites is
the Albatros shipwreck. Only advance divers can take these
Puerto Madryn tours to see the famous sunken fishing boat
and chest.
Other favorite tours in Puerto Madryn and the surrounding area include trips to the natural reserve to see one of the most astounding natural shows of the penguins at Punta Tombo. From September through April, more than two million Magellan penguins head to the area to mate, nest, and rear their young. Hitting the dunes and winding dirt roads via 4X4 is another way to see some of the most scenic landscapes during travel to Puerto Madryn. These adventurous excursions race by enormous dunes through wild, wide-open spaces, and cliff sides by the sea where whale bones, ancient fossils, and stunning panoramas are the focus. Whale watching is the biggest of all Puerto Madryn attractions. Many travel to Puerto Madryn specifically for whale watching tours, said to be the best in the region. With whale watching one of the top things to do in the area, there are numerous tours to choose from. Along the Valdés Peninsula the whales put on one of the most admired shows in all the country, and it is one you definitely don’t want to miss. June through December is the right time to catch a tour and see the whales as they swim into the Peninsula to birth and raise their calves.
Most tourists travel to Puerto Madryn Argentina for outdoor adventure, the most popular of all, but don’t miss some of the terrific indoor Puerto Madryn attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art on Av Roca. Enjoy complimentary admission and gaze upon many famous regional and the work of local artists. The Interpretation Center and Museum unveil Argentina’s geography and ecological environment and offer spellbinding views of Golfo Nuevo and Golfo San José, both beautiful inlets along the water, from the watchtower.
From the Punta Delgada Lighthouse the incredible elephant seal colony comes into full view on El Arenal Beach. Along the shoreline, more than one hundred seals populate the coast raising pups in the spring months.
With so many spectacular cycles of life illuminating
the true raw and natural beauty of this alluring and irresistible
Argentinian region, it’s no wonder it’s such
an often visited destination, and one that’s incomparable
to any other area of the bountiful and captivating country.
With plenty of great Argentina
hotels, hostels
and inns to choose from, excellent and affordable tours,
and so much scenery to be immersed in, this region is
not to be missed.
