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Puerto Madryn

Argentina travel guide

What to see in Puerto Madryn

The gateway to Península Valdés: southern right whales, penguins and sea lions on the Patagonian coast.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Horacio_Fernandez · CC BY 3.0

Puerto Madryn highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Península Valdés

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site; southern right whales arrive from June to December.

  2. Puerto Pirámides

    Where the whale-watching boat trips leave from.

  3. Punta Tombo

    A large colony of Magellanic penguins, from September to April.

  4. Sea lions and elephant seals

    On the beaches of the peninsula.

  5. Snorkelling with sea lions

    Boat trips from Madryn.

Day trips from Puerto Madryn

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Puerto Madryn

Any time of year is good to travel to Puerto Madryn: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the parrilla (grill house). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Argentina guide.

Frequently asked questions about Puerto Madryn

What to see in Puerto Madryn?

Península Valdés, Puerto Pirámides, Punta Tombo, Sea lions and elephant seals and Snorkelling with sea lions.

What to see in Puerto Madryn in one day?

Don’t miss Península Valdés, Puerto Pirámides, Punta Tombo, Sea lions and elephant seals and Snorkelling with sea lions. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Puerto Madryn?

Any time of year is good to travel to Puerto Madryn: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Puerto Madryn?

Península Valdés and Punta Tombo.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.