City Tour And Sea Lions At Punta Loma From Puerto Madryn

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 2 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
  • Return Details :
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locatio.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

In this tour you willexplore 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 Paran, 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.

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

Itinerary:


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

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Natural Reserve Entrance fee
  • Cruise Port pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Traveler Reviews

  • 25-Jun-2023

    Linda experiencia! Cabe destacar al guia Juan, que nos llevó y explicó con mucha voluntad. Lindo paseo. No hay mucho mas!

  • 14-Feb-2023

    Dante our guide was really informative and his knowledge of the area was great both historical and ecological

  • 17-Sep-2022

    Todo muy bueno, el día del avistaje embarcado un poco ventoso movido pero se compensó al día siguiente con muy buenos avistajes desde la costa en playa La cantera

  • 11-Sep-2019

    Soy de 100 km asique de vez en cuando me llego a este lugar mágico. Voy habitualmente con mi familia a tomar mate. Hacen unas tortas riquísimas por la zona.

  • 27-Aug-2018

    Hermosa ciudad en la que encontramos todo abierto en el horario que quieras. Acostumbrados al turismo, hay restaurantes donde se puede cenar/almorzar las 24 horas abierto!. Precios acordes a la calidad, y gran variedad de menu a consumir. Volveremos!