Punta Tombo

Would you like to see the largest Magellanic penguin breeding ground in South America ? If you answered yes to this question, then be sure to visit Punta Tombo , and more specifically Área Natural Protegida Punta Tombo. The area is located in the central part of the Argentinean coast, between the town of Trelew and Comodoro Rivadavia.

Punta Tombo, Argentina - © Brate

Tourists can visit Punta Tombo from September to April, and admission is ticketed. More than half a million Magellanic penguins live in a small peninsula . You can also observe other species of birds here. There is also a small visitor center on site and guided tours are mainly organized from Trelew.

For whom?

Undoubtedly, Punta Tombo is an offer for all fans of wild nature , especially penguins. Here you can see them in their natural environment and quite up close!