Puerto Madryn Travel Guide
Local advice for wildlife, day trips and cruise visitors — from Puerto Madryn & Península Valdés.
Start here — Featured Guides
These six guides bring most of the value for first‑time visitors and cruise passengers.
Must‑See Places in Puerto Madryn
Beyond Peninsula Valdés: beaches, viewpoints, wildlife and short trips with real timing.
Top pickPenguins in Patagonia — Punta Tombo Day Trip
When to go, boardwalks, driving time from Puerto Madryn, and cruise‑day planning.
How to Get to Peninsula Valdés from Buenos Aires
Flights vs self‑drive, road conditions, costs and common mistakes.
Cruise‑Friendly Shore Excursions
Private & small‑group options with a back‑to‑ship‑on‑time plan.
Peninsula Valdés in One Day
Door‑to‑door timing from Puerto Madryn, highlights and realistic map.
Coming soonSwim with Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn
Season, operators, weather, safety and what to bring.
Coming soonWildlife & Seasons
- Wildlife Calendar — month‑by‑month whales, penguins, orcas, elephant seals.
- Birding in Peninsula Valdés — hotspots, habitats & best months.
- Best Time to See Penguins & Whales Together Coming soon
- Bird species — field‑oriented checklists and ID notes.
Top Day Trips
- Peninsula Valdés in One Day Coming soon
- Punta Tombo Penguins
- Swim with Sea Lions Coming soon
For Cruise Visitors
Nearby Towns & Culture
- Is Puerto Pirámides a Good Place to Overnight? Coming soon
- Trelew Dinosaurs (MEF) — Patagotitan Coming soon
- Gaiman — Welsh Tea & Day Trip Coming soon
