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About Península Valdés
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
January, February, March, April, November, December
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Recommended
January
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
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February
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
April
19C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
May
15C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
June
12C
Cool, with occasional showers.
July
11C
Cool, with occasional showers.
August
13C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
September
15C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
October
18C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
November
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
December
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Península Valdés juts out into the South Atlantic from the Patagonian coast and packs in one of the continent's richest concentrations of marine wildlife — southern right whales breed in its sheltered bays from June to December, while orcas occasionally beach-hunt sea lion pups along its shores, and colonies of Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, and sea lions line the cliffs and beaches year-round. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of South America's premier wildlife-watching destinations.
Best areas to stay in Península Valdés
Puerto Madryn
The main coastal town and base for tours, with a pleasant seafront and its own beaches for whale-watching in season.
Puerto Pirámides
The only settlement within the peninsula itself, and the departure point for whale-watching boat trips.
Punta Norte
A remote point known for elephant seal and sea lion colonies, and the rare orca hunting events.
Caleta Valdés
A long lagoon on the peninsula's eastern side with elephant seal colonies visible from clifftop boardwalks.
Getting to Península Valdés
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Flights
Fly into Trelew Airport (REL) via Buenos Aires, then a 1-hour transfer to Puerto Madryn.
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From London
~18-22 hours from London including connections via Buenos Aires and Trelew.
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Getting around
Organised day tours from Puerto Madryn cover the peninsula's main sites; self-driving on gravel roads is possible but tours are more common.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to see whales at Península Valdés?
Southern right whales are present from roughly June to mid-December, with peak numbers and calving activity in September and October.
Can you see orcas hunting at Península Valdés?
Orca beach-hunting attacks on sea lion pups occur at a few specific spots, mainly in late February to mid-April, and are not guaranteed even with a visit timed for the season.
How do I get around Península Valdés?
Most visitors join organised day tours from Puerto Madryn, as the peninsula's roads are largely gravel and distances between sites are considerable.
What is the base town for visiting?
Puerto Madryn is the main gateway, around an hour's drive from the peninsula's entrance, with hotels, restaurants, and tour operators.
Is there an entry fee for the peninsula?
Yes, there is an entrance fee to the Península Valdés Natural Protected Area, typically included in organised tour prices or payable separately if self-driving.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Whale watching from the boat at Puerto Pirámides was incredible, a southern right whale surfaced right next to us. Such a special experience.
Isobel R. · October 2023
★★★★★
The sheer scale of wildlife here is something else, elephant seals, penguins, guanacos, all in one day. Worth the long drive from Trelew.
Lucas B. · September 2024
★★★★☆
Didn't see an orca attack but the sea lion colonies at Punta Norte were still amazing to watch. Long day but well organised tour.
Maddy F. · March 2024
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