Dino+Paleontological Museum (MEF)+Bryn Gwyn Paleontological Park

This super excursion offers the opportunity to combine three tourist attractions that offer activities framed in the development of paleontology and archaeology, addressing historical, geographical, and natural processes (flora, fauna), so characteristic and enriching to the area.

The tour starts from the city of Puerto Madryn heading south, taking Provincial Route No. 3 until reaching the city of Trelew. At about 65 km we will make the first stop to be amazed by the dinosaur Patagotitan Mayorum. Right there we will see in real size, one of the largest terrestrial specimens in the history of planet Earth so far. Scientists state that this species was 40 meters long, its neck was 12 meters and it weighed between 70 and 80 tons.

Then we moved towards Trelew, until we reached the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum (MEF), (admission not included)This museum houses a heritage of large and important dinosaur specimens found in the local territory. It is also a unique scientific activity center in South America, featuring a modern and unconventional design, reflecting a range of paleontological exhibits. Its interpretive tours tell the story of the different life forms (animals, plants, indigenous peoples) that were found and currently live in Patagonia. Among other attractions, the museum exhibits dinosaur skeletons of different species, murals painted by set designers that depict the pieces in their era, and a variety of fossil samples classified according to different periods (time, era, age, and family genus), showcasing life from prehistoric times to the present day. Also, from the scientific activity center, you can see large windows that allow you to spy on the work of scientists as they clean, restore, and classify the fossil specimens. *This excursion includes time to explore the wonderful MEF museum.

After completing the tour of the MEF, we continued with the next tourist attraction, the “Bryn Gwyn” Paleontological Park ("White Hill" in Welsh), located approximately 8 km from Gaiman (admission not included)Its main objective is to bring knowledge of fossils of great scientific value to the general public, along with their preservation. In this ancient territory, we can find sedimentary formations 40 million years old, containing fossils from different geological periods. The tour can be accompanied and guided or self-guided with interpretive signage. Both options will tell us about this natural heritage site, where we can observe organic remains of animals and plants found in the sedimentary rock strata. This circuit offers the opportunity to experience part of the universe of Field Paleontology, through a hike that offers natural diversity between the Patagonian steppe and the picturesque vegetation of the Lower Chubut River Valley. *This excursion includes time to explore the fantastic Paleontological Park.

  The times and order of the places to visit may vary, depending on the season, the weather and the interests of the group.

Itinerary
-Puerto Madryn – Beginning of excursion
-Dinosaur (Patagotitan Mayorum), on National Route No. 3
-Trelew – Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum (MEF)
-Bryn Gwyn Paleontological Park (8km from Gaiman)

Season: all year
Departures: daily
Duration: full day
Closing hour: varies depending on the group and museum schedules
Minimum of passengers: 2
EXCURSION SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

It includes
•Guides: Spanish/English (Consult for other languages)
•Pick Up – Passengers are searched where they are staying

does not include
•Tickets to the MEF and the Bryn Gwyn Paleontological Park. Inquire with the Flamenco Tour team.
•Optional if you have
•Personal expenses
•Foods

Observations
•NOT VALID FOR CRUISES. Consult corresponding excursions

Suggested Equipment
•Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, photography equipment, sunscreen and hat