Península Valdés, Argentina
The Península Valdés, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for the conservation of marine mammals, affords visitors young and old with one of the best opportunities to observe sea life both on and offshore. Watch sea lions, Magellanic penguins, and southern elephant seals. Spot southern right and Orca killer whales as well as a variety of dolphins, dusky, long-finned pilot, Commerson and Peale.
Rent a car or join a bus tour and visit the peninsula's many seal life colonies. Take a whale watching trip or scuba diving excursion. And should you need a break from marine life viewing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and sandboarding can also be enjoyed here.
Begin your journey at the Interpretation Center, located at the entrance to the park, and learn more about the region’s fauna, obtain updates on the weather and sea life colonies, or organize a tour. Engage the kids in bird watching at Isla de los Pájaros and sea life viewing in Punta Norte, Caleta Valdés, and Punta Delgada and partake in on one of the many whale watching trips or scuba diving excursions that depart daily from Puerto Pirámides.
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Península Valdés hotels and accommodation
Cabanas en el Mar, Puerto PirámidesCabanas en el Mar reviews
Type of Accommodation: vacation rental / self-catering
1º Bajada al mar Puerto Pirámides, Chubut 9121 tel: +54 (2965) 495049
Cabanas en el Mar offers modest self-catering cabanas just meters from the beach in Puerto Pirámides. Breakfast and snacks are available at the café of this budget accommodation.
 Estancia La Elvira, Caleta ValdésEstancia La Elvira reviews
Type of Accommodation: rural tourism
Hipolito Yrigoyen 257 Caleta Valdés, Chubut 9120 tel: +54 (02965) 15669153
Estancia La Elvira, situated on the open coast at Caleta Valdés, is just steps away from Patagonia's most impressive sea life watching destination. With just eight double rooms, this Argentine estancia offers rustic charm to a privileged few.
 Estancia Rincon Chico, Punta DelgadaEstancia Rincon Chico reviews
Type of Accommodation: rural tourism
Boulevard Alte. Brown 1783 Punta Delgada, Chubut 9120 tel: +54 (2965) 471733
This working cattle ranch near Punta Delgada combines comfort and the great outdoors. Try your hand at sheering sheep, hike or bike Estancia Rincon Chico's many trails, watch sea lions and southern elephants seals or simply relax.
 Faro Punta Delgada Hotel de Campo, Punta DelgadaFaro Punta Delgada Hotel de Campo reviews
Type of Accommodation: hotel / motel
Julio Roca 536 Peninsula Valdés, Chubut tel: +54 (2965) 458444
Quiet comfort just steps from an elephant seal colony. Perched above shore at Punta Delgada, Faro Punta Delgada Hotel is a perfect base for families intent on exploring the Peninsula Valdés. B&B, half and full-board packages are available here.
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