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Estancia San Lorenzo: Home to the Largest Penguin Colony

Puerto Madryn, Argentina
AttractionsBirdwatchingSafari & Wildlife
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About this activity

This attractions is one of the standout things to do in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €485 per person. <p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );text-align:justify;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The Estancia San Lorenzo Nature Reserve is located within the Peninsula Valdés Protected Natural Area 160 kilometers from the city of Puerto Madryn, in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );text-align:justify;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">On its coasts there is a colony of more than 600,000 Magellan penguins that can be visited between September 7 and March 31 of each year, making it the largest continental colony in the world.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );text-align:justify;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">In addition to having the possibility of observing these wonderful animals in their natural habitat, in the area we can find marine fossils that float on the cliffs and canyons that drain into the sea.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );text-align:justify;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Thanks to the diversity of attractions, you can choose to travel different paths that vary according to the area to visit and its difficulty.</p>

The Estancia San Lorenzo Nature Reserve is located within the Peninsula Valdés Protected Natural Area 160 kilometers from the city of Puerto Madryn, in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.

On its coasts there is a colony of more than 600,000 Magellan penguins that can be visited between September 7 and March 31 of each year, making it the largest continental colony in the world.

In addition to having the possibility of observing these wonderful animals in their natural habitat, in the area we can find marine fossils that float on the cliffs and canyons that drain into the sea.

Thanks to the diversity of attractions, you can choose to travel different paths that vary according to the area to visit and its difficulty.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 2 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups

Best time to visit

Puerto Madryn is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular attractions slots in Puerto Madryn sell out.

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