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Puerto Madryn, Argentina
If you want to see wildlife, go to the Punta Tombo Nature Reserve. Puerto Madryn is a gateway to remote wildlife preserves and Argentine patagonia. Visit the Paleontology Museum in the Chubut Valley. Explore more of Puerto Madryn on a South America cruise!
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Puerto Madryn
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
ART (Argentina Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -3 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "how much does this cost?" in Spanish: "cuánto cuesta esto?" -
Currency & Shopping
Argentinean Pesos (ARS)
Native crafts, souvenirs, antiques and leather accessories. -
Famous For
The town was established in 1865 by Welsh immigrants, with Madryn being the name of the founder’s estate back in Wales. -
Fun Fact #1
Visit an exuberant sea lion colony, watch for nesting cormorants and magnificent elephant seals, and observe sheep shearing on an estancia. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Enjoy grilled beef and fresh seafood as well as pasta and pizza. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Explore this wildlife paradise and its surrounding quaint towns. Walk through a colony of Magellanic penguins and myriad species of native seabirds