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Puerto Madryn
The city of Puerto Madryn is in the north east of ChubutProvince in the Patagonia region of Argentina. The city is located on the shores of Gulfo Nuevo, a large deep water bay of the Atlantic Ocean.
The city is a popular summer destination for its beach.
The current population is estimated between 60,000 to 70,000. The city has been growing rapidly in the last few years due mainly to the expanding tourism industry, fishing and Aluar-the aluminum refinery.
Puerto Madryn is the gateway to nearby Peninsula Valdes.
History
The area was first populated by the indigenous Tehuelche people.
The first Europeans to settle in the area were Welsh arriving in 1865. They named the city for Baron Madryn of Wales.
Get in
Car:reached by Ruta 3
Bus: there are long distance bus connections to Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Rio Gallegos and other destinations.
Plane: Puerto Madryns Airport is located 10 minutes from downtown. Currently there are three flights per week from Buenos Aires on Andes Airlines. Aerolineas Argentinas flies to Trelew, which is an hour from Puerto Madryn. Shuttle buses operate from the airport in Trelew to Puerto Madryn and cost arg$20.
Get around
Puerto Madryn has a city bus system. Taxis are numerous. Rental cars are available.
See
From Puerto Madryn daytrips run to Punta Tombo. This is a penguin colony where you can walk among thousands of penguins between the months of October and March.Often combined with a visit to Punta Tombo is a boat trip to spot the small black-and-white Commerson's dolphins. During the months of June through March.
Many tour agents run trips to visit Peninsula Valdes.
Punta Loma, seventeen kilometers southwest of Puerto Madryn is a sea lion reserve. It can be reached by bike.
The EcoCentro is a great and modern marine interpretation centre offering interactive information on marine life in the region. Located overlooking the gulf to the south of the city on Julio Verne 784.
Do
Whale Watching, the Southern Right Whale uses the waters of Gulfo Nuevo for breeding and giving birth. They are easily seen from the shore and pier. Whale watching boats depart from Puerto Pyramides located on Peninsula Valdes.Kite boarding and wind surfing. Diving in Gulfo Nuevo. The water has very good clarity and no current.Horse ridingOcean fishing
Buy
The three story shopping center located right downtown has some nice upscale shops. There are many specialty stores located in the city center.
Eat
Many good seafood restaurants along the beach.
Drink
There is a good number of bars and clubs in Puerto Madryn. As in the rest of Argentina the weekend partying goes throughout the night.
Sleep
La Tosca, Sarmiento 437, 02965-456133. Family run hostel with a couple of double rooms and a mixed dorm.El Gualicho, Marcos A Zar 480, 02965-454163 . Very popular and comfortable backpackers hostel. Offers very nice rooms and excellent travel information.
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Hotels in Puerto Madryn
 | Australis Yene hue  |
Score 7.475 from 14 reviews | | Av. Roca, 33 |  |
| The 4-star Australis Yene hue offers accommodation with great sea views and a complete spa, where a heated pool, Jacuzzi, gym and body treatments await you.
The hotel is well-located in the city of Puerto Madryn, in the province of Chubut. The beach and a shopping mall are just a few meters away.
Every morning, before exploring the beautiful surrounding area, you are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast while admiring the sea in the hotel restaurant.
At other times, you can savor delicious dishes from international cuisine in the restaurant, or sit back and relax at the Lobby Bar. ... more | | | | More hotels in Puerto Madryn |
| Argentina's Opera Pampa |
4 hours |
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This is an exciting show! It reviews the gaucho's epic adventure and his traditions, from the arrival of the horse in the Americas until the birth of the nation. There are 50 dancers and horsemen onstage. The most dazzling and colorful Argentina dances renewed and with splendid choreographs. There are beautiful horses of many different breeds, amazing light and sound effects, as well as fireworks.
After the show you may taste the famous Argentina beef and discover its rich, tender taste. The beef is grilled in a typical gaucho barbecue pit.
But that's not all. After the show, you can visit a fine winery where the best Argentinean wines are made. You may sample these wines over dinner or buy them in gift-wrapped boxes or cases.
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| Argentinean Fiesta Gaucha |
8 hours |
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This is a visit to a typical 'Estancia' (Ranch) of the Argentinean wet pampas, one of the most fertile natural prairies of the world and famous for its meat and cereal production.
Guests will be received with local Argentinean food - 'empanadas', 'asado', fine Argentinean wines and will be able to enjoy folkloric songs and dances and a show of Creole skill. On Sundays the tour includes a stop over at the San Telmo fair.
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| Buenos Aires by Bike |
4.5 hours |
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A guided excursion around Buenos Aires by bike includes a conceptual trip of urban interpretations, with historical and anecdotal information.
The trip includes traditional urban landscapes and places unvisited by most tourists. You'll have the opportunity to feel the pulse of the social and cultural intimacy of every place. Far from being just a spectator of the city you'll have the chance to live the sounds, smells and rhythms of Buenos Aires.
Your guides are fun people with a solid background. They are the ones responsible for your safety in each tour. They will also provide all necessary equipment: bikes, safety items - helmets and buoys, food and drinks. To enjoy this trip, all you have to bring is yourself!
There are two routes available, 'South Tour' and 'North Tour'. You must select which route you wish to take at time of booking.
South Tour: Puerto Madero, Ecologic Reserve, 'Costanera Sur', La Boca, San Telmo and Plaza de Mayo Square
North Tour: Retiro, Thays Park, Barrio Parque Neighbourhood (near Palermo), Palermo Woods, Palermo neighbourhood and Recoleta neighbourhood.
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