Peninsula Valdes
Nearby Attractions
Punta Tombo
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A 100 miles(180 km) south from Puerto Madryn it is also possible to reach the Punta Tombo Natural Protected Area. Punta Tombo is the biggest penguin colony in continental South America containing up to 800,000 Magellanic penguins. Punta Tombo is very special because there exists no other penguin colony of this magnitude that can be so easily reached.
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Trelew
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A town started by Welch immigrants, Trelew has a good regional museum and the oldest standing Welsh chapel built in 1880. The chapel cemetery maintains the graves of many early settlers. The biggest and nearest airport to Peninsula Valdes is located in Trelew, most flights from Buenos Aires will fly there.
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Gaiman
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A smaller welch town that is very quiet. Many tours to Punto Tombo include a visit to this deserted town. Tours give you time to have lunch or go to an authentic Welch tea-house and enjoy amazing tea an array of deserts.
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