Valdés Peninsula

Whales at Valdés Peninsula

This tourist region encloses the seaside cities of Puerto Pirámides, on the very Valdés Peninsula, Puerto Madryn and Rawson, with its coquettish and eye-catching Union Beach. All of them boast sea geographical features and they are true reservoirs of local wildlife, among which right whales, orcas and dolphins, as well as elephant seals and a wide array of sea birds, mainly represented by penguins, prevail. Cities of Welsh origin, like Trelew, Gaiman and Dolavon, are perfect to spend a day including the ritual of tea.

Tours and Activities

Whales watching

Breaching, lunging and lobtailing, the southern right whales performed an unforgettable aquatic ballet.

Commerson's Dolphin Watching at Unión Beach

Right off the shores of Unión Beach, Commerson's dolphins play by the boats in an unforgettable natural scene.

SCUBA Diving in Puerto Madryn

We dived in the Golfo Nuevo, one of the most coveted destinations in the world to practice this activity. Discover the Scuba Diving Capital in Argentina.

Discovering the Florentino Ameghino Dam

The Chubut River bumps into an attractive construction raised by man and is modified and enhanced by it: the Florentino Ameghino Dam.

Discovering Gaiman, a Welsh Town

Every year on August 31, the people of Gayman commemorate the visit of Princess Diana of Wales (Lady Di), who had tea at one of the traditional local tea houses.

Puerto Madryn Ecological Center

The Ecocentro Puerto Madryn is a site to know, perceive and enjoy the natural scenery generated next to the sea.

The Birds' Refuge

A large diversity of sea birds dwelling in the Valdés Peninsula may be
watched at the Isla de los Pájaros Provincial Reserve.

Strange Creatures

In one of the right whale watching tours, we were amazed to see a white calf. Here we present the features of this rare specimen.

Sea Lions at Punta Loma Reserve

We visited the colony of South American sea lions dwelling in the Punta Loma natural reserve, one of the first protected areas in Chubut.

Punta Tombo, Cradle of Penguins

With a clumsy but elegant pace in their black and white suit, the amazing Magallanic penguins in Punta Tombo Reserve have become a must see to be enjoyed without haste and accompanied by the family.