Wild life & Autochthonous fauna - Península Valdes and Puerto Madryn

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Must be Seen

Activities

Local fauna watching - Whales, dolphins, penguins
Fishing
Swimming & water activities - kayak, windsurf, snorkeling, sailing and nautical tours in catamarans, cruisers and motorboats.
Experience the “estancia” typical and authentic Argentineans lifestyle
Relax & enjoy Puerto Madryn`s beaches in summertime
Watch, or even experience sheep shearing

When to go

During the whale watching season - from June 15 to December 15 – or during the Summer - from December 15 to March 15.

Events

Senior citizen olympics (March)
“Madryn Kids welcome the Whales” – Whale Season launching as organized by Puerto Madryn Tourism Board. (June 01st – 25th )
Clean Sea Floor Operation - This is a classical event in Puerto Madryn, the National Capital of Scuba Diving, as planned by a group of local divers in imitation of the “Fondali Pulitti” project born in Italy in 1972 for the purpose of creating awareness and educating those individuals who have no respect for the environment and consider that the sea is a dump. (June)
Craft Fishing Festival. (November)
National Scuba Diving Festival - The Jules Rossi Cup is contended for at this event jointly organized by the diving operators, Puerto Madryn Port authority and this Board. (December)

Dining Out

The food offer is really wide and may include international cuisine restaurants, pizza and fast food shops, steak houses, bars and more.
Fish and seafood dishes or barbecued Patagonian lamb are a must.

Shopping

Nightlife

From 6:00 p.m. you may visit “Paseo de los Artesanos” in the main square (Puerto Madryn). There are two casinos and two movie theaters that stage local and national shows. Many pubs invite having some drinks in front of the sea with good music. Discos also attract many people looking for more fun.