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Argentina
Patagonia
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Attractions
& Trips
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Península
de Valdés
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(Minimum
duration: 1 day)
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The
Ameghino isthmus is the gateway
to the Valdés Peninsula Integral
Fauna Reserve.
PUNTA
NORTE: its sea lion colony has
the highest reproduction rate in
summer; the qualities of this beach
induce orcas to beach themselves
here intentionally.
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VALDES :
a natural channel harboring varied terrestrial
and marine fauna. Observatory of marine elephants. |
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DELGADA :
High cliffs, wide panoramic view and a colony
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Puerto
Pirámides
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(Minimum
duration: half a day)
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A
tourist village of 200 year-round
inhabitants, where frank whales
can be seen. A sea lion colony
is located 5 Km away, where in summer
single hair sea lions can
be viewed.
Punta
Pardelas Twelve km away is Punta
Pardelas, an excellent spot for
scuba diving and fishing.
You can also go hiking along the
ridges that border the beach.
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Punta
Tombo
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(Minimum
duration: 1 day)
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This
penguin colony constitutes
the biggest continental Magellan
penguin reserve, where hundreds
of thousands of them can be seen.
To get here, you need to travel
70 Km of asphalt and drive 107
km of gravel roads, but it is
worth the trip.
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Gaiman
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(Minimum
duration: half a day)
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Located
by the Chubut River, it is characterized
by typical Welsh architecture. Its
traditional Welsh tea with exquisite
cakes, tarts and homemade bread is
a classic to enjoy.
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Trelew
(Circuit Trelew - Rawson
- Playa Unión)
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(Minimum
duration: half a day)
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After
traveling 65 Km along National Route
3, one arrives to Trelew. Take Route
25 to get to Rawson, the capital of
Chubut Province. Playa Union is 5
Km further, an idyllic resort to enjoy
the summer with lots of activities
to choose from.
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Dique
Ameghino
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(Minimum
duration: 1 day)
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On
the riverside, the vegetation and
the color of the Chubut River create
the perfect landscape for resting
and communing with nature.
All year round is set for adventure:
rafting, rock climbing, hiking, photo
safaris and trout fishing in the swirls
of the river.
Take Route 3 southbound, turn onto
Route 25 towards Esquel.
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