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TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn, Argentina

This is the TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn. For those that do not know about Puerto Madryn, it is located in the southern region of Argentina, in the province of Chubut (approx. 1hs. and 40 minutes from the city of Buenos Aires). This destination is worldwide known for the Southern Right Whales and the Killer Whales. One of the few places in the world where you can still get up and close to this amazing marine mammals. Also Puerto Madryn has a huge biodiversity which includes Seals, Penguins, Dolphins, Elephant Seals, and many types of native birds.

Puerto Madryn • Full Photo Album JUN 2010

After a week of excitement and great memories traveling around the Argentinean PATAGONIA I bring to you my FULL Photo Album from PUERTO MADRYN, Chubut, Argentina. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I did, and come to experience it on your own. Cheers. CM

Catching the true spirit of PENINSULA VALDES

Peninsula Valdes is a peninsula on the Atlantic coast in the Viedma Department in the north east of Chubut Province, Argentina. An important nature reserve which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The main point of interest within the peninsula are: Puerto Piramides (where you can do the sailing with Franca Austral Whales), Istmo Carlos Ameghino (arm that links the peninsula to the continent with beautiful views of the San Jose Gulf and Nuevo Gulf, Isla de Pajaros, Caleta Valdes and Punta Cantor (site to a close encounter with elephant seals), Punta Norte (view point for Killer Whales) and Punta Delgada.

JORNADA Newspaper featuring Carlos Melia

JORNADA Newspaper (Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina) has featured Carlos Melia, due to my visit to the region for the last four days titling the article ” Gay Travel Agents looking into Puerto Madryn “. Jornada is only one of the many online/printed/radio mainstream media that has published or been interested on our visit. Thank you Puerto Madryn and all the Travel Suppliers for your WARM Welcome and friendship.

TERRITORIO Hotel Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Territorio Hotel (Puerto Madryn, Argentina) • To me the only boutique hotel in the area of Puerto Madryn. A mixture between present and past, traditional and avant-guarde design. A singular hotel in a region like few others in the world. Their warm hospitality, the exclusive rooms and suites, the Spa, with an unparalleled view of the bay, and the outstanding Patagonian cuisine at their restaurant are the ideal introduction to your discovery of the charms of Península Valdés with a different look at its incredibly diverse nature.

Puerto Madryn and the Whales

Puerto Madryn (Chubut, Argentina) • I will be visiting the area (JUNE 17th – 20th) and I am already excited about it. Puerto Madryn is protected by the Golfo Nuevo, which is formed by Península Valdés and Punta Ninfas. It is an important centre for tourists visiting the natural attractions of the Península Valdés and the coast. Consider to be one of the most important natural reserves and points in the world for Whales, Killer Whales, Seals and Penguins watching and close encounters. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.