Valdes Peninsula

#409 among destinations in Argentina

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The Valdes Peninsula is a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean in the Biedma Department of north-east Chubut Province, Argentina. Around 3,625 km² in size, it is an important nature reserve which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. ()

Local name: Península Valdés Unesco: from 1999Area: 1389.97 mi²Coordinates: 42°34'58"S, 64°14'16"W

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Day trips

Valdes Peninsula – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puerto Pirámides.

2.2 miW
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Puerto Pirámides
57 min walk • One of the main attractions in Puerto Pirámides is the opportunity to go whale watching. The town is known as the whale-watching capital of Argentina, and visitors can take boat tours to see these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat.