Sea Lions at Punta Loma & Puerto Madryn City Tour: 4 Hours

Sea lions and cormorants on the cliffs, then the caves where Welsh settlers first landed in 1865.

A 4-hour tour from Puerto Madryn combines a city tour of the southern neighborhoods with a walk through Punta Loma Protected Area to observe sea lions and cormorants nesting on the cliffs. The route includes hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and a stop at Punta Cuevas Historic Site, where the first Welsh arrivals sheltered in 1865. Timed entry to the protected area is available as an add-on at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea lions and city tour in Puerto Madryn

• Pick up passengers at lodgings
• Panoramic city tour of Puerto Madryn
• Visit ALUAR Aluminum Plant and Train Station
• See San Martin Square and Civic Center
• Pass along the waterfront to the south
• Walk trails to observe sea lions and cormorants
• Learn about local flora and enjoy Golfo Nuevo views
• Stop at Punta Cuevas Historic Site
• Visit caves of first Welsh settlers

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your lodging in Puerto Madryn, then moves through the city's main sites: the ALUAR Aluminum Plant, the old Train Station (now the Meisen Ebene Museum), San Martin Square and its Civic Center, and the Pujol Chalet. The guide narrates in English or Spanish as you travel along the waterfront toward the south.

At Punta Loma (the first Protected Area established in Chubut Province). You walk low-intensity trails to reach a colony of sea lions and a separate colony of cormorants nesting in the cliffs. The guide points out the regional flora and the views across Golfo Nuevo. On the return, the tour stops at Punta Cuevas Historic Site, where you can enter the caves that sheltered the first Welsh settlers who arrived in the area in 1865.

The whole route takes 4 hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the bilingual guide. If you want to enter the protected area itself, you can add timed entry at checkout.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip hotel pickup and transportation.
• access to the city tour stops (ALUAR plant, train station museum, San Martin Square, Pujol Chalet).
• low-intensity walking trails at Punta Loma to view sea lions and cormorants.
• stop at Punta Cuevas Historic Site to explore the Welsh settler caves.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 15 Dec

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want wildlife and city sights in one trip. The bilingual guide handles both Punta Loma's sea lions and Puerto Madryn's landmarks, so you're not splitting your morning or afternoon between separate outings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see at Punta Loma?

Punta Loma Protected Area holds a sea lion colony and a separate cormorant colony nesting on the cliffs. You walk low-intensity trails to observe them in their natural habitat and see the views across Golfo Nuevo.

How long do we spend at Punta Loma?

The protected area is part of the 4-hour tour, which also includes the city tour and the stop at Punta Cuevas. The guide structures the timing to fit all three parts into the morning or afternoon.

What is Punta Cuevas Historic Site?

Punta Cuevas is where the first Welsh settlers spent their first nights after arriving in 1865. The site has caves you can enter to learn about the early settlement of the region.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes round-trip transportation from your lodging in Puerto Madryn and back.