When you want to go whale watching in South America, locals know where to head out to and that is in Puerto Piramides located in the Valdes Peninsula. Also known as the gateway to marine fauna, this small yet popular town with a population of less than 200 inhabitants has been a tourist destination in Patagonia, Argentina. The Valdes Peninsula, declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage in 1999, has the deepest salt deposits in South America and has the right features for sea wildlife to flourish.
The sea town of Puerto Piramides is known all over the world for its clear blue waters, softly undulating beaches with pyramid-like cliffs, powdery golden sands and marine fauna. Founded in the 1900s, it was the only inhabitable place in the Peninsula and its main livelihood was a salt port with adobe, wood and metal sheeting huts. All throughout the year, all kinds of sea animals can be viewed in the open waters. From June to December, the incredible southern right whales arrive in the seas and give birth. The orca whales come between February and May. And dolphins abound in the area all through the year. Other wildlife that can be seen in the area are wolves, marine leopards, cormorans and arctic doves.
Whilst is it a small town, Puerto Piramides is equipped with all the necessary infrastructure for various interests that adventure tourists may have: from scuba-diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, sport fishing, sandboarding, wild life photography, and coastal trekking, And of course, Puerto Piramides is the favorite spot for Argentina's whale watching tours.
Puerto Piramides is accessible via Puerto Madryn where there are daily flights. There is also a shuttle available for tourists.
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