Peninsula Valdes
Peninsula Valdes
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whodaresgins2017
Enfield, UK26 contributions
Feb 2020
Met at cruise port but we all had different times on our tour ticket ranging from 8:00 to 9:30 which was the tour companies fault - so didn’t start well. It was a very long drive in very bad weather, however our tour guide Marina was good and gave us a lot of information and the bus driver did well in poor conditions on the extremely bumpy road. We didn’t see much - a few Magellan penguins and the seals were so far away to see properly. It was too far to go to see so little and not worth the money .
Written February 27, 2020
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Gaby R
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Jan 2024 • Family
There is only a beach in the center next to the pier. Puerto Piramides is picturesque but expensive, 2300 for a small soda in a restaurant, just to give an example. "Zero" hygiene standards. To get to Caleta Valdés and Punta Cantor there are too many kilometers to see little. In the tourist information they told us "Take the longest path, which is prettier." They fooled us, on both roads we saw the same thing, steppe and nothing, some guanacos and choiques, just like on all the routes outside the peninsula, and some furry and gray foxes. In Punta Cantor there is a viewpoint to see the elephant seals from very far away or at high tide far away, and 2 furry ones that were walking up close. Going a little further by car there is a "penguin colony" but if you already know Punta Tombo or Punta Marqués, in Comodoro Rivadavia, it doesn't even compare since there are practically no penguins. If you talk about excursions.... The prices are for foreigners, they are not worth it. In short, I don't know if we missed something but I don't recommend exploring the peninsula. I found Puerto Piramides to be beautiful although somewhat inhospitable. On the positive side, it has very little wind, so the beach is usable. The value of the rentals, in general, is high for what they offer. Something else, most of the lands are private and when you drive near the beach it says it is forbidden to get out of the car, there is no access to other beaches other than those of Puerto Pirámides, it all seems like a scam for tourists to me.
Written January 20, 2024
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conbonKR
Nashville, TN107 contributions
Mar 2020
If you want to go here, which I'm sure it is lovely at certain times of the year, don't go in March. There was nothing to see. Everything was really far away. Only go at high tide - we went at low tide. From the visitor center it is another 1.5 hour drive (2.5 total) on a gravel road to get out to where you can "see" stuff. 100% not worth it.
Written April 5, 2020
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ruthandvern
Wilton, CA16,018 contributions
Feb 2020
The drive daily, via rental car, is four hours round trip or more. Efforts at seeing Orcas must be coordinated with the high tide schedules. We hit Punta Norte day one and two at pm high tides. San Lorenzo penguin rookery added day two. ay three we hit Puerto Piramides, Salina Chica and Caletes Valdes. We saw a huge variety of wildlife and a seemingly desolate landscape. It's alive and awesome.
Written February 25, 2020
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50Beatrizy
Potomac, MD176 contributions
Feb 2020
The first time we went, it was before tourist season and it was much quieter, which we prefer. It was the end of October and the Sea Lion pups were on the beach, the penguins were still taking care of their eggs. This allowed us to see many more than we did this time at the end of the summer. The whole peninsula is a wild life preserve. The roads are not great but I enjoyed every minute of our visits.
Written February 23, 2020
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Jenna
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Feb 2020 • Solo
I think I would have appreciated the tour more if the weather was much better. It was very windy and raining, so we missed the sailing part of the tour. There weren’t much penguins as well. Although we saw 2 seals and colonies of sealions
Written February 26, 2020
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Claudia T
Parana, Argentina36 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We did the excursion with Arrieros Paragonicos. The guide Cesar knows a lot of what you ask him. Since we started in Puerto Madryn on the land excursion we have not stopped having information and the best thing is that everything was accompanied by good and funny stories. We were able to stop and meet native animals. Then on the boat we were guided by Claudia, who gave excellent explanations. We were able to see whales and calves quite close. From afar we saw pirouettes of bathtubs. On the way back we saw elephant seals and punguins. We had moments of rest and the day was an incredible experience with a lot of learning. Thank you Cesar and Angelo
Written October 10, 2023
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Norma F
Buenos Aires, Argentina479 contributions
Oct 2022
The first stop is Puerto Piramides where we got get in a boat and watch the southern Whales and also seal lions. After lunch in Puerto Piramides we headed to Caleta Valdes to see Elefant Seals. It is a full day tour but it is worthwhile and during the trip we could find some terrestrial fauna such as maras and guanacos.
Written November 22, 2022
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Lycitygirl18
Brooklyn, NY90 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We stayed for four nights in Puerto Pyramides and cherished our time there. We rented a car and explored the entire island. Did the Botazzi tour and saw Southern Right Whales, penguins with Estancia San Lorenzo, elephant seals, sea lions, guanacos, maras, armadillo, and was just amazed by the landscape.
Ate some of the best seafood in all of the country. The only recommendation is to grocery shop in Madryn before entering this area if you are staying here. The beach has fossils and is amazing!
Ate some of the best seafood in all of the country. The only recommendation is to grocery shop in Madryn before entering this area if you are staying here. The beach has fossils and is amazing!
Written January 7, 2020
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Peter B
Glendalough Village, Ireland55 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Elephant seals, sea lions, pichis, guanacos, Magellanic penguins and a huge number of different sea birds including gulls, terns and Westland petrels. Also a large number of Rufous-tailed halks. I did not see any whales because I was there at the wrong time of year. Allow at least one full day to see the whole peninsula
Written February 22, 2020
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hola como estas, estoy viajando con mis dos hijos de 7 anos a mediados de septiembre, misma fecha en que fuiste vos por lo que lei. Nosotros nos vamos a quedar una noche en puerto piramides, y tenia la idea de recorrer la peninsula con el auto. El avistaje con que empresa lo hiciste? y aprovecho para consultarte Algun tip o lugar destacado en la peninsula que que me puedas dar?
Written August 26, 2022
Ciao, è possibile avere un contatto diretto dell'agenzia?
Grazie,
Tommaso
Written August 5, 2022
Hola! Voy en noviembre a Puerto Madryn. Alguien que haga traslado desde el aeropuerto al Hostel ? Y después hasta pirámides?
Written October 4, 2021
Hola quĂ© tal yo tengo auto voy a puerto pirámides . Dese ahĂ me recomkendan recorrer la penĂnsula en auto ????
Written August 4, 2021
Hola! Se puede recorrer en auto, las distancias son largas entre cada punto y es todo ripio pero puedes andar bien.No se en esta Ă©poca, yo fui en febrero y A mi particularmente no me pareciĂł muy interesante, solo habĂa lobos y se ven desde muy lejos y algunos pingĂĽinos, pocos,. Te lleva más de medio dĂa todo el recorrido.
Written August 5, 2021
hola !! que atracciones y lugares gastronĂłmicos no puedo perderme ? gracias !
Written June 13, 2021
Yo quiero ir por mĂ cuenta y voy sin vehĂculo, que puedo recorrer en la penĂnsula a pie?
Written February 19, 2020
desde Madryn podes contratar o un auto y hacer el recorrido por tu cuenta ,previo pasar por casa de turismo y pedir mapas para guiarte y saber donde queres ir y sino contratar excursiones programadas.(HAY gran oferta de agencias)
Written February 21, 2020
Hi ..
My partner and I are wanting to visit PenĂnsula ValdĂ©s next year in April over Easter but we only have 2 x days.
We arrive around 7am into Trelew and want to make the most of that day as that is day 1.
We are aware there is not as much wildlife at that time of year and really want to make the most of it and snorkelling with the sea lions is a “must”.
Can anyone recommend a good tour company?
Can we do the Peninsula on day 1 and be picked up from the airport to ensure we swim with the sea lions the next day (of course depending on the weather)
Any help would be grateful ??
Written December 11, 2019
Hola viajo en enero, se podrá ver alguna ballena ya que por lo que estuve mirando hay hasta diciembre más o menos.
Written December 10, 2019
No, casi imposible que veas ballenas. De todos modos Madryn es ima ciidad balearia excelente en enero y tenes otros mamiferos marinos para ver en Valdez.
Written December 11, 2019
Hello, I am planning a trip to Argentina for mid December and wanted to ask if it is worth to include Puerto Madryn/Peninsula Valdes, or it is not the season and is better to see other places?
Thank you.
Written November 3, 2019
Hi, I only saw your question now. Not sure if December is good to visit Peninsula Valdes. Apparently the Southernridge whales have mpoved away. Check different websites.
We absolutely loved seeing whales, penguins (there should be more in Dec), sea elephants and sea lions. But for all animals you should check, when they are in Peninsula Valdes.
You can even book snorkelling with sea lions (we did not have enough time).
If the animals are there it is worth going, we loved it and to do different excursions. We stayed 3 nights - too short..
Written November 24, 2019
Hola! querĂa consultarte si lo recorrieron con alguna embarcaciĂłn o en auto. Con quĂ© empresa lo hicieron? cuánto salĂa? cuánto sale la entrada al parque?
Written September 30, 2019
Lo hicimos en combi con un grupo y después nos embarcamos, se puede contratar ahà mismo y se puede pagar con tarjeta
Written September 30, 2019
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