Caleta Valdés — Local services in Chubut Province

This park is way bigger than I expected. Please be prepared for the bumpy road. It might take you a day to fully drive around the place. Sometimes some locations are closed, so make sure to check in the entrance of the place that is not closed.

For our trip, we didn’t see much animals in the popular locations. They have places where group of people park their car and use telescope to find animals like penguins. These places are usually marked on the map with several restaurants.

For us, we explored a lot of unmarked places by foot, and that’s how we found a group of penguins, shears, and also snake! These animals are amazing. But please don’t disturb them and stay safe...

Caleta Valdés is a stunning natural inlet on the Valdés Peninsula, perfect for wildlife lovers. The long, narrow bay is home to elephant seals, sea lions, and, in certain seasons, Magellanic penguins and orcas. The landscapes are dramatic, with contrasting turquoise waters and arid Patagonian steppe. While facilities are minimal, wooden walkways make observation easy without disturbing the animals. It feels remote and unspoiled—an essential stop for appreciating...

Even though not as crowded with sea lions and elephants as Punta Norte, Caleta Valdes is still thriving with wildlife as you can spot there Kuises (which have a vast network of dens there), armadillos and, sea lions and sea elephants. The views are also breathing taking. I strongly recommend when going from Puerta Piramides to visit this place first and then proceeded along the coast to Put a Norte - the road is much better and...