The Valdes region is home to an abundance of wildlife, and several penguin colonies. The most well known and popular colony is at Punta Tombo, which is home to the the largest Magellanic penguin colony in the Americas. Approximately one million penguins come here each year to roost between September & April.
Can you find penguins in Patagonia?
Patagonia is home to multiple types of penguins that live across the region's diverse environments, including gentoo penguins, Magellanic penguins and king penguins. (From left) A gentoo penguin chick and an adult reunite after a foraging trip.
What is the best time of year to go to Penguin Island?
The best time of year for spotting wild penguins is during the summer moulting period. The little penguins stay ashore for 6- 8 weeks while growing their new feathers.
Where can you see penguins in Argentina?
Can I see penguins from El Calafate?
There are no penguins around El Calafate. You can find them over by Puerto Madryn/Punto Tomba areas on the coast and further south. I loved the glaciers around El Calafate, spent one day at Perito Moreno and the next day on the All Glaciers Boat tour. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous – even w/o penguins!
Does Patagonia Argentina have penguins?
The near threatened Magellanic penguin is iconic to coastal Patagonia and the most abundant seabird breeding on the coast of Argentina. About 1 million pairs of Magellanic penguins breed on the coast of Patagonia in over 60 colonies, with Punta Tombo the largest at around 200,000 breeding pairs.
Where can I see penguins in Ushuaia Argentina?
When it comes to seeing penguins in Ushuaia, your best bet is going to be Martillo Island. The island is located within the Beagle Channel and can be accessed by boat from the mainland. There are two types of penguins that can be found on Martillo Island – Magellanic and Gentoo penguins.