Penguins at Punta Tombo
In Argentine Patagonia, the largest colony of Magellan penguins in the world awaits you.
Have you ever been close to a waddle of penguins? Take a walk around Punta Tombo and live this experience. Walk among them, follow their steps, and let their characteristic way of walking surprise you. Would you like to learn about their lifestyle? Watch them as they move across the beach, roam around bushes, and look for their nests. Gaze at them as they run after their chicks, and when they jump into the sea.
Did you know that the Magellan penguins come to this spot every year to nest, mate, have their younglings, and then set off to return to the northeast of South America? Punta Tombo is a wildlife reserve that protects these birds and all the species that share their space with them. Discover the geography of the place, and walk around its beaches delving into the sea. Enjoy all this in the province of Chubut.
Geographic location: Province of Chubut, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: From the city of Trelew, via Ruta Nacional 3 (123 km).
Area: 210 hectares.
Climate: Summers are hot and windy. Winters are cold, windy, and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes suitable for temperature changes.