Puerto Madryn City Exploration and Sea Lions Encounter at Punta Loma

Discover the historic city of Puerto Madryn and encounter adorable sea lions at Punta Loma. Explore scenic spots, visit Playa Punta Este, and witness a sunken ship in mid-water.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puerto Madryn - 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.
  • Parque Historico Punta Cuevas - 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.
  • Monumento al Indio Tehuelche - 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 Martn 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.

  • Fundacion Ecocentro - 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.

  • Loberia de Punta Loma - 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.

  • Puerto Madryn - The tour finishes with the drop off at Puerto Madryn hotels.

What's Included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert guidance from a professional guide
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Natural Reserve Entrance fee
  • Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

This excursion invites you to discover the historical heart of Puerto Madryn, featuring its bustling shopping district, springs, picturesque locations, and Punta Loma, a residence for shaggy sea lions. The tour continues to Playa Punta Este and Paraná, where a submerged ship can be observed. Besides its considerable historical contribution to Patagonia, Puerto Madryn is a growing cityscape showcasing contemporary architecture.

  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
  • Regular departures from 9 AM onwards to be confirmed depending on weather conditions and tide level.
Location
Puerto Madryn
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Colin_o
Feb 14, 2023
Great experience - Dante our guide was really informative and his knowledge of the area was great both historical and ecological
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Lesley_w
Mar 4, 2024
Sealion Trip - It was a great tour watching the young sealion pups playing in the sea it was amazing The coach was clean and comfortable and the tour guide and driver were very good
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Omarry2990kp
Nov 6, 2023
Charge not appropriate with the reservation - The excursion was good but they are making a charge that does not correspond to the reservation. Inadequate payment with the reservation.
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