Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Punta Tombo Penguin Colony

Visit the Largest Penguin Nesting Ground in South America Observe penguins in their natural habitat at Punta Tombo as they migrate from Southern Brazil to nest. Begin your tour with a scenic drive south of Puerto Madryn to one of the world’s finest locations for witnessing Magellan penguins. Here, on this sandy gravel peninsula, thousands of penguins migrate during September and stay until April as they incubate their eggs, raise their chicks and prepare for migration back to Brazil. Witness penguins up close as these curious birds wander the beach to investigate their visitors, and watch them as they go about their day. See the penguins guard their offspring against predators and risk hunting for food at various intervals. Once the chicks are born, observe them being nurtured and taught to fend for themselves. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be close to these magnificent flightless birds. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.