Punta Loma + City Tour

This beautiful excursion begins by searching for the passengers for their accommodation and we travel south through the area of Punta Cuevas: historical site where ruins remain from the first Welsh landing in the city. These historically recognized caves date back to 1865 and are considered the first homes in Puerto Madryn and some of the oldest in Patagonia. There is also the interpretive center where objects from the Welsh settlers are exhibited, as well as the history of two pioneer cultures: Native – Welsh.
A few meters away we arrive at the viewpoint where the Tehuelche Indian monument, where we can enjoy a wide panoramic view of the city, beaches, industrial and fishing parks to the north. We can also appreciate the Ecocentro Pampa Azul museum: a scientific and cultural space dedicated to promoting and disseminating knowledge and protection of the sea in conjunction with different species of marine and terrestrial animals.

We continue the tour along the coast and contemplating different beaches, in which Playa Paraná stands out, since there are remains of the sinking of the ship »Le Folies», a place chosen for diving practice and circuits, until we reach the Punta Loma Protected Area. .
This Protected Area is the only permanent roost for sea lions, unlike the peninsula Valdés sea lion colonies that are breeding or wintering. We can also see medium-high cliffs that fall into the sea and extensive pebble beaches. From a ravine there is a viewpoint from which we can observe the activity that dominates the colony according to the time of year (formation of harems, mating and births). The breeding season begins in November, and that is when the males will fight to form their harem and mate. In the month of December and until the end of January, the babies are born.
A colony of birds also lives in this nest, rock cormorants that form their nests on the clay walls as well as South American terns, among other sea and land birds. In the steppe part of the reserve you can also see typical animals such as guanacos, choiques, maras, foxes and piches. The return is via the same path.

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

Itinerary
-Southern zone (coastal)
-Punta Cuevas and panoramic point of flags
-Tehuelche Indian Monument
-Paraná Beach, a pebble beach where you can see the remains of the sinking of the ship Le Folies.
-Punta Este Viewpoint
-Punta Loma Protected Area: the only permanent roost for sea lions. Observation of bird species: rock cormorants, South American terns, among other sea and land birds. In the steppe zone you can see guanacos, choiques, maras, foxes and piches

Season: all year
Departures: daily
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Closing hour: according to tide table. The tide schedule varies from day to day
Minimum of passengers: 3 people
SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

It includes
•Pick Up – Passengers are searched where they are staying
•Guides: Spanish/English/Portuguese. (Consult about other languages in private service)

does not include
•Entry to the Protected Natural Area
•Foods
•Personal expenses

Observations
•Punta Loma is visited at low tide to ensure sightings of sea lions. The tide schedule varies from day to day.
•For those people who want visit cultural spaces and educational mentioned, they must do so at the end of the tour, and must return at their own expense.
•NOT VALID FOR CRUISE SHIPS. Consult corresponding excursions

Suggested Equipment
•Comfortable footwear, warm clothing, photography equipment, sunscreen and a hat.