The gateway to Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Madryn is a beachfront location specializing in tourism and industry... The largest aluminium plant in Argentina is located in Puerto Madryn. Our trip today took us to the Peninsula Valdes...The Peninsula Valdes is a fairly unique formation along the Atlantic coast of Argentina that has formed two natural inlets that provide shelter for wildlife of all kinds. We traveled out of Puerto Madryn towards Valdes National Park stopping at the Visitors Center of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a host of wildlife, both big and small that are of interest in the Valdes Peninsula, in particular; the rhea (a relative of the African ostrich), the guanaco (related to the llama), the mare (has the appearance of a large hare), the peludo (larger hair armadillo), killer whales, elephant seals, sea lions and Magellenic penguins, to name but a few. Our first stop was Caleta Valdes to see the Magellenic penguins and then to Punta Cantor to see the elephant seals. From here we made a stop at Punta Piramide, the cliffs overlooking Puerto Pirámides. The only town on the island, Puerto Pirámides, is a quaint little village surrounded by pyramid-shaped cliffs with lots of retro cafes, bars, and tour companies...as well, just off shore is well known as a resting and breeding ground for Southern Right Whales and Orcas, away from the raging Atlantic, as they migrate south to their Antarctic feeding grounds. Unfortunately, our visit was not during peak whale season. We were pleased to be able to get some souvenirs in Puerto Pirámides. Cathy and I had a pleasant day with our driver Max covering over 350 kilometers of the Valdes National Park.
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