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Península Valdés Protected Area
Península Valdés is a broad Atlantic wildlife landscape, with separate cliffs, beaches and boat departures. Settle on a few named viewing areas before driving; sightings depend on season and conditions.
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Punta Pirámide overlooks sea lions and Golfo Nuevo, while Caleta Valdés and Punta Norte offer different coastal viewpoints. Puerto Pirámides is the regulated whale-watching departure point in season. The peninsula's open interior, with sheep estancias and steppe wildlife, makes the drives part of the experience.
What to look for
Punta Pirámide looks across a sea-lion colony and Golfo Nuevo.
Caleta Valdés and Punta Norte show contrasting stretches of exposed coast.
Guanacos, rheas and maras inhabit the peninsula's interior.
Useful to know
Choose named visitor units and allow for long stretches of road between them.
Avoid starting gravel-road legs late in the day; check conditions and wildlife guidance before departure.
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