Valdez Peninsula
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Valdez Peninsula

Argentina - Chubut

About this destination

Valdez Peninsula is a paradise for watching southern right whales, orcas and penguins. A biosphere reserve with unique ecosystems and coastal landscapes in Argentine Patagonia.

🔗 Official links

Check official sources for opening times, prices, temporary closures and other important information before your trip

📍 This destination is part of these routes:

Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

Click any month to see the temperature, the weather and why it is high, medium or low season.

 
Jan
20%
 
Feb
25%
 
Mar
30%
 
Apr
65%
 
May
70%
 
Jun
75%
 
Jul
35%
 
Aug
40%
 
Sep
70%
▼ Now
Oct
65%
 
Nov
30%
 
Dec
25%

Places to visit

Discover the best attractions in this destination

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Southern Right Whale Watching

Southern Right Whale Watching

Whale-watching tours during the right season

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Magellanic Penguins

Magellanic Penguins

Penguin colonies on the peninsula, a species unique to the region

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Sea Lions

Sea Lions

Sea lion watching on the coastal rocks

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Peninsula

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +54 2804 422222

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Hostería La Ancla

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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 11 am

📞 Contact: +54 2804 433333

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🍽️ Restaurants

Restaurant El Refugio

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💰 Estimated price: $25-45

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Buenos Aires
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $120-200

🚌 Buses

From: Puerto Madryn
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $10-15
Schedule: Departures hourly
Route: Puerto Madryn - Valdez Peninsula

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Puerto Madryn
Plate: PMD-001
📞 Contact: +54 2804 444444


🎯 Tours

Valdés Tours

📍 Places they visit: Whale watching, Orcas, Magellanic Penguins, Sea Lions

🕐 Horario: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +54 2804 455555

Valdés Safari

📍 Places they visit: Sea lion watching, Penguins, Horse riding along the coast

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +54 2804 466666

Fauna Patagónica

📍 Places they visit: Orca watching, Southern right whales, Nature photography

🕐 Horario: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +54 2804 477777

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Cordero Patagónico

Cordero Patagónico

Centolla

Centolla

Vino Malbec

Vino Malbec

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Valdez Peninsula

Mountain windbreaker jacket

Mountain windbreaker jacket

A technical garment that is crucial for withstanding the strong winds of Argentine Patagonia and Ushuaia.

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Sport sunscreen SPF 50

Sport sunscreen SPF 50

Sweat-resistant sunscreen, ideal for long hikes around Fitz Roy.

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Type I power adapter

Type I power adapter

Three slanted-pin plug adapter, the official standard used in Argentina (220V).

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