Punta Delgada, Peninsula Valdes
Punta Delgada, on the southeastern tip of Peninsula Valdes, is the last stop on a tour of this World Heritage Site. Here, the craggy plateau yields to ocean and sky. And thousands of Southern Elephant Seals. The rocky coastline at Punta Delgada is home to the largest colony of Southern Elephant Seals in South America. Take a free interpretive walk. Tour Faro Punta Delgada, a lighthouse constructed in 1905. Enjoy a meal at the rustic country hotel cum restaurant.
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Getting There
Punta Delgada is located on the southeastern tip of Peninsula Valdes and is situated 71 km (44 mile) from Puerto Piramides on the N2. Of note, the road to Punta Delgada is gravel track.
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
Allow two full days to visit the peninsula; the complete tour is nearly 300 kilometers!
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