Puerto Madryn and Punta Loma Shore Excursion
Description
The tour begins at the entrance to the port and takes us south, past Punta Cuevas, a historic site with the ruins of the first Welsh landing of 1865, considered the origin of Puerto Madryn. Here, we visit the interpretive centre on Welsh and native history. Continue to the viewpoint of the Tehuelche monument, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and its beaches. Then, we head to Paraná Beach, famous for the remains of the boat Le Folies, ideal for diving. We arrived at Punta Loma Natural Protected Area, a sea lion refuge, where we observed its activity, especially in the breeding season. Birds such as rock cormorants and guanacos, foxes and choiques can also be seen on the steppe. We finish the tour by touring the industrial and fishing park of the city before returning to the port. A complete tour of history, nature and wildlife.
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This Protected Area is the only permanent refuge for sea lions, unlike the sea lion colonies of the Valdes peninsula, which are farmed or wintered. We can also observe medium-rise cliffs falling into the sea and extensive pebble beaches. From a ravine, there is a viewpoint from which we can observe the activity that dominates the colony according to the time of year (formation of harems, coupling and births). Breeding season begins in November, at which time males struggle to form their harem and mate. In the month of December and until the end of January the little ones are born. In this refuge also inhabits a colony of birds, rock cormorants that nest in clay walls, as well as South American gulls, among other seabirds and land birds
On this city tour of Puerto Madryn, we will tour the most emblematic points of the city. We start at Plaza San Martín, where we will learn a little about the local history. We pass by the coastline, enjoying the views of the New Gulf and its beaches. We will also see the Pampa Azul Ecocentre, a space dedicated to marine conservation, and the historic Punta Cuevas neighbourhood, with the first Welsh homes from 1865. We will enjoy a panoramic view from the Tehuelche monument, which offers views of the city and its surroundings, before passing through the industrial and fishing park. An ideal tour to know the history, culture and nature of Puerto Madryn in a few steps.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Experienced guide with perfect English, and good driver. Nice short excursion, limited walking. Saw the sealions albeit you can't get close. Take binoculars if you have them. Trip worth the money and was just nice and pleasant.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant shore excursion in Puerto Madryn. Our team works hard to provide professional guides and comfortable transport for our visitors. It’s great that you enjoyed the views at Punta Loma; it is indeed a special spot to observe the sea lion colony in its natural habitat. We appreciate your tip about the binoculars. it's a great recommendation for future travelers! Hope to see you back in Patagonia soon.
Didn't see much of Puerto Madryn. Sea lions good though. Terribly windy but not the tour operators control
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are glad you enjoyed the sea lion colony at Punta Loma. As you mentioned, the Patagonian wind is part of the local adventure, and we truly appreciate you noting that it's beyond our control. We always strive to make the tour as comfortable as possible despite the weather. We hope you can come back to Puerto Madryn in the future with calmer skies to explore even more of our beautiful city. Safe travels
Friendly tour guide, reasonable price. Got to see a large sea lion colony and got some great photos.
We really appreciate your review! It’s our goal to provide high-quality experiences at a reasonable price, so we’re glad you enjoyed the excursion. Seeing the sea lions in their natural habitat is always a highlight, and we're happy our guide made the trip even more enjoyable for you. Thanks for choosing us for your visit!
Guide was very good., very knowledgeable. Wildlife easy to see from the cliffside. Recommend anybody to do it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the excursion and had a great experience spotting wildlife from the cliffside It’s always a pleasure to share our region with curious and enthusiastic travelers like you, and we’re especially glad our guide could enhance your day with their knowledge and passion. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable Patagonian adventure! Warm regards, Maty
