Hostal del Rey

The Florentino Ameghino Dam is a hydroelectric power station in Argentina, located in Patagonia, Chubut province, 140 km west of the city of Trelew. The dam reservoirs the waters of the Chubut River, originating from the melting of the Andes, and protects the towns of the lower valley of the Chubut River (Valle Inferior del Río Chubut) from chronic floods. The tunnels that pass through an immense rock to reach the top of the concrete wall that forms the dike are particularly striking. The...

Shaped like an ax, the Valdes peninsula is marked by its vibrant coastline, a stunning array of tall cliffs, rocky reefs, and exotic marine mammals. Considered one of the most valuable wildlife areas in the world, Peninsula Valdes is home to the southern elephant seal, sea lion, and right whale. It is joined to the continent by the Ameghino isthmus with the gulfs of San José in the north, and Nuevo in the south. Bus tours depart from Puerto Madryn and visit the most outstanding points of...

A walk along the beach in Puerto Madryn from "Bajada 1" to the historic Luis Piedrabuena Pier. This pier, located in Bahía Galeses, was built in 1909 and has been used since then as a port of entry and exit to other ports in Patagonia, Argentina and abroad.

A walk along the waterfront of the city of Puerto Madryn, from the area of the Luis Piedrabuena Pier to the ACA (Automobile Club) passing through several places of interest, monuments, museums, hotels, bars, and restaurants. It has paved sidewalks and, of course, fabulous views of the beach.

This is a good route to cycle along the coast from Puerto Madryn to Punta Ameghino, a strategic point for observing whales, sea lions and birds. Along the way, you will pass by Punta Flecha with its beaches from which you can also observe the incredible marine life found here on the Atlantic coast of Argentina.