Puerto Piramides, Peninsula Valdes
Puerto Pirámides, the only village in Peninsula Valdes, is the departure point for whale watching tours and scuba diving trips as well as other fun family excursions. Trek or travel 4 km (2.5 miles) to Loberia Piramides and watch sea lions frolic. Hike 12 km (7.5 miles) to Punta Pardelas, a snorkeler and diver’s paradise. Kayak in the cold waters of the Gulfo Nuevo. Take a boat trip and journey to sea in search of Right Whales and Orcas. And in addition to observing sea life, take time to hunt for shells or simply relax on the golden sand shore.
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Getting There
Puerto Piramides, just off the N2 on the Gulfo Nuevo side of the Istmo Ameghino, is 32 km (20 miles) from the entrance to the reserve. Organized tours depart daily from Puerto Madryn.
When to Travel
Spring (September - November) is the best time of year to visit Peninsula Valdes. Not only is it the peak season for sea life viewing, the weather is generally mild and sunny. Southern right whales frequent these waters from May to December with top viewing in September and October. Orca whales are regularly sighted from August through November and February through April. Dolphins - dusky, long-finned pilot, Commerson and Peale - make their home here from August through March but are most frequently sighted in summer from December to February. Southern elephant seals and sea lions are year-round residents yet viewing is best from December to April. Magellanic penguins nest in October and November; newborns are active from December to March. Birding is best from September to February when migratories are present.
Things to Keep in Mind
Excursions can be arranged on site or booked in advance.
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