Top Puerto Madryn Attractions & Museums

Skip the stress of planning your time in port at Puerto Madryn. This shore excursion ensures that you don't waste a minute—and get back to the ship on time. Head for Punto Tambo for the world's largest Magellanic penguin colony, which is also home to wildlife such as guanacos and seabirds. Walk among the penguins before checking out the highlights of Puerto Madryn before arriving back at the port.

The Estancia San Lorenzo Natural Reserve is located within the Peninsula Valdés Protected Natural Area, 160 kilometers from the city of Puerto Madryn, in the province of Chubut, Patagonia Argentina. On its coasts is located a colony of more than 600,000 Magellanic penguins that can be visited between September 7 and March 31 of each year, making it the largest continental colony in the world. In addition to having the possibility of observing these wonderful animals in their natural habitat, in the area we can find marine fossils that emerge on the cliffs and ravines that drain into the sea. Thanks to the diversity of attractions, you can choose to travel different trails that vary according to the area to visit and their difficulty. You can enjoy the Penguin Land option, which consists of a mini trekking through the area with the highest concentration of animals. You can also enjoy the Penguin Experience in its classic and evening tour: Sunset Penguin Experience.

Along its coast we find an astonishing Magellanic penguin rookery with over 600.000 penguins........ San Lorenzo's coastline hosts wide open beaches as well as cliff areas. Estancia San Lorenzo has a team of professional Park Rangers who are responsible for the conservation of the natural and cultural site. Out visitors can interact with them to learn about the latest news on the penguin rookery. For over 40 years we have encouraged the research on penguins, working with both national and foreign scientists. Back on the farm, our guests can visit the interpretation center and the traditional farm premises, and taste an exquisite lamb BBQ. We also offer other menu options, including a vegetarian menu.

Discover the wild landscapes and unique wildlife of the Peninsula Valdes on a stress-free full-day tour from Puerto Madryn, including hotel pickup and an optional whale-watching experience. Learn about Patagonia’s native flora and fauna from your expert naturalist guide as you heighten your chance of spotting elephant seals, penguins, and sea lions along the coast. Keep your camera handy and look out for guanacos, armadillos, maras, and skunks as you drive through the UNESCO-listed national park.