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4.1(8 reviews)

Puerto Madryn City Tour & Sea Lions

FromARS 123.74
3 hours
Puerto Madryn, Argentina

About this activity

Discover Puerto Madryn's charm and Punta Loma's sea lions in a 3-hour guided tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Puerto Madryn's vibrant city center
  • Witness sea lions in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy panoramic coastal views
  • Learn about local marine life
  • Experience Argentine coastal culture

Full description

Dive into the heart of Puerto Madryn with a comprehensive city tour, showcasing its rich history and coastal beauty. Then, journey to Punta Loma to observe sea lions basking in their natural environment. This 3-hour excursion offers a perfect blend of urban exploration and wildlife adventure, all with convenient round-trip transportation.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided city tour of Puerto Madryn
  • Visit to Punta Loma Sea Lion Reserve
  • Round-trip transportation from Puerto Madryn
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

The tour starts with the pick up from Puerto Madryn hotels. Time will be arranged directly with the local operator days before the excursion according to the tide.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Traveling towards the south of the city to the end of the Boulevard Alte. Brown, you can find the Punta Cuevas Area, a historical site and home of the first Welsh settlers in Chubut. The caves were the first dwelling in Puerto Madryn, which were dug by the settlers and one of the oldest in colonized Patagonia. The most ancient houses in Patagonia were built on this site. Today, an exhibition center stands and displays objects which would belong to the colonists to tell the history of the Indian and Welsh culture.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
3

A few meters from there, you will find the Tehuelche Indian Monument. This place offers a panoramic view of golf Nuevo, the city with its beaches and its piers. You will be able to appreciate a beautiful panoramic view of the city, the beaches and the industrial park. The ancient buildings and the church are assembled around the General San Martín square. As you advance around the last roundabout and leave the Luis Piedrabuena pier behind, you will head to Yrigoyen Street. Head up to Mosconi and reach Chalet Pujol where presently resides Oceanographic and Natural Sciences Provincial Museum.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

150 meters ahead of the Tehuelche monument, you will find Ecocentro,dedicated to the interpretation of marine ecosystems and the development of educational, scientific and cultural activities.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NO
5

Continuing towards the south, 14 km over gravel road and head to the protected area of Punta Loma (pay your own entrance fee). Gain access from a view point on a cliff and head to Golf Nuevo where you will see a colony of sea-lions and colony cormorants. The area can be visited all years round, taking into account the low-tide time tables.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
6

The tour finishes with the drop off at Puerto Madryn hotels.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pets are not permitted on the tour.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning coastal views and wildlife.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in purposes.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
  • Regular departures from 9 AM onwards to be confirmed depending on weather conditions and tide level.

Traveler reviews

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With a guide who at least appreciates the country of Argentina and gave a little greeting in Spanish would have been perfect.

The excursion is beautiful because the place is beautiful. The city is beautiful, Punta Loma is a paradise of sea lions and birds. What made me UNPLEASANT the excursion is that the guide did not know Spanish. I understand and speak English without problems, but “Andrew and I am Welch” didn’t give an answer in Spanish. I was hoping for a guide that Argentina would like at least. This Mr. Andrew criticized Argentines who believe that only ae eats beef and seafood and everything else is ornaments. I'm going back to Wales and you're happy

martar229Mar 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Sealion Trip

It was a great tour watching the young sealion pups playing in the sea it was amazing The coach was clean and comfortable and the tour guide and driver were very good

LESLEY_WMar 4, 2024VIATOR

Charge not appropriate with the reservation

The excursion was good but they are making a charge that does not correspond to the reservation. Inadequate payment with the reservation.

omarrY2990KPNov 6, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Great experience

Dante our guide was really informative and his knowledge of the area was great both historical and ecological

Colin_OFeb 14, 2023VIATOR

Additional information

May be operated by a multilingual guide Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour Regular departures from 9 AM onwards to be confirmed depending on weather conditions and tide level.
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