City Tour and Sea Lions at Punta Loma from Puerto Madryn
In this tour you will explore the historic old city of Puerto Madryn with its shopping center, springs, scenic spots and Punta Loma, a settlement of furry sea lions followed by Playa Punta Este and Paraná, where you can see a sunken ship in mid-water. In addition to having a significant historical legacy for Patagonia, the City of Puerto Madryn is a booming urban center with modern buildings.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Madryn, Puerto Madryn, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
The tour starts with the pick up from Puerto Madryn hotels. Time will be arranged directly with the local operator days before the excursion according to the tide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Parque Historico Punta Cuevas, Boulevard Brown 3851, Puerto Madryn Argentina
Traveling towards the south of the city to the end of the Boulevard Alte. Brown, you can find the Punta Cuevas Area, a historical site and home of the first Welsh settlers in Chubut. The caves were the first dwelling in Puerto Madryn, which were dug by the settlers and one of the oldest in colonized Patagonia. The most ancient houses in Patagonia were built on this site. Today, an exhibition center stands and displays objects which would belong to the colonists to tell the history of the Indian and Welsh culture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monumento al Indio Tehuelche, Puerto Madryn Argentina
A few meters from there, you will find the Tehuelche Indian Monument. This place offers a panoramic view of golf Nuevo, the city with its beaches and its piers. You will be able to appreciate a beautiful panoramic view of the city, the beaches and the industrial park.
The ancient buildings and the church are assembled around the General San Martín square. As you advance around the last roundabout and leave the Luis Piedrabuena pier behind, you will head to Yrigoyen Street. Head up to Mosconi and reach Chalet Pujol where presently resides Oceanographic and Natural Sciences Provincial Museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fundacion Ecocentro, Calle Julio Verne 3784, Puerto Madryn U9120OJA Argentina
150 meters ahead of the Tehuelche monument, you will find Ecocentro,dedicated to the interpretation of marine ecosystems and the development of educational, scientific and cultural activities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Loberia de Punta Loma, Route 1 17 km al sur, Puerto Madryn Argentina
Continuing towards the south, 14 km over gravel road and head to the protected area of Punta Loma (pay your own entrance fee). Gain access from a view point on a cliff and head to Golf Nuevo where you will see a colony of sea-lions and colony cormorants. The area can be visited all years round, taking into account the low-tide time tables.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Puerto Madryn, Puerto Madryn, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
The tour finishes with the drop off at Puerto Madryn hotels.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"May be operated by a multilingual guide"
"Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Regular departures from 9 AM onwards to be confirmed depending on weather conditions and tide level."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Puerto Madryn, Puerto Madryn, Province of Chubut, Patagonia
Traveler pickup is offered
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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