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Punta Tombo

This is a full-day excursion, departing from Puerto Madryn at abut 8 am.

Punta Tombo is the most important continental colony of Magellan Penguins. In order to get to it, you need to travel a typical Patagonic route, through the steppe. At the end, you will get to an extensive beach, the ocean, and more than about a million penguins.

The reserve is entered through a modern Interpretation Center where you can observe the behavior of the Magellanic Penguins, the importance of caring for the environment and the ecosystem.

In this area you will be able to walk freely along the paths, literally beside the penguins. You will have the time to observe them, and the guide will tell you about the habitat and the lifestyle of this amiable little animals.

On the return you can visit the Paleontological Museum Egidio Feruglio in Trelew. One of the most important in the world in its genre and international reference for its discoveries and research.

Note:
The distance covered is about 400 km.
This excursion may be taken from mid September through mid March, during the penguin season.
It presents no degree of difficulty.
We suggest taking comfortable clothes, hat and sunscreen.

Entrance to the Protected Area and to the museum, lunch and are not included.

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It's advisable to have your activities and excursions in Puerto Madryn planned, booked and settled far in advance as we are getting close to peak season and availability becomes a critical factor.

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