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Madryn, Argentina
On the wild southeast coast of Patagonia, Nature reigns supreme. The Valdez
Peninsula is home to thousands of penguins and sea lions, which return each year to breed,
while dolphins and whales can sometimes be seen offshore. In the nearby Chubut River
Valley, villages like Trelew and Gaiman reflect the Welsh heritage of their settlers. Contents | Description | Map | Explore | Excursions | History
Yearly, there are rains of 175 mm. The average temperature ranges between 12-13 degrees C. The average temperature of the Golfo Nuevo water is 18 degrees C in summer and 7 degrees C in winter. The city of Puerto Madryn is located among the anticyclone subtropical centers and the center of low polar pressure, which favors the western winds. Puerto Madryn is known for its close proximity to amazing wildlife and some of the world's premiere diving waters.
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Contents | Description | Map | Explore | Excursions | History The best way to discover Puerto Madryn's history and people to to walk. A great city tour starts at "Punta Cuevas," where you can see the ruins of the first Welsh settlement in the area. these caves where the first dwellings in Puerto Madryn and they are the oldest in Patagonia. Next to them, besides the Monument to the Tehuelche Indian, enjoy a panoramic view of the city, the beaches, and the periphery. The residential area goes from this point up to Julio A. Roca Avenue along the Boulevard, that is to say: from south to north. You will be able to see the "Hermandad del Escrofalo," the "Club Social y Deportivo Madryn." Continuing along, you'll come to the Monument to the Welsh community, built by the architect Estanislao Boris and the sculptor Luis Perlotti in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of founding of Puerto Madryn. San Martin Square is located between 28 de Julio Street and Mitre Street, which includes the Town Hall, the Church, as well as the oldest buildings in the city When walking through Puerto Madryn, its buildings demonstrate many architectural styles. A series of stores, joined by galleries, were made of metal and wood brought by ship. The arrival of immigrants early in the 1900s resulted in new habits, customs, and styles, such as the facade as a divisions between the street and the inner stores. Brick and metal are still in fashion. Some elements of the neoclassic architecture are now reproduced of which the "Hotel Antiguo" and "Casa de la Cultura" are examples. After the second World War, with the arrival of additional immigrants, concrete is introduced, ornaments disappear, and the American way becomes trendy. The living room and the garage become commonplace. This type of construction can be seen on Espana, Alvear, Estivariz, and Gobernador Maiz streets. A visit to Puerto Madryn should include the Pujol House. The Oceanographic Museum and the Museum of natural Science are located in this house. It was built in 1917. It belonged to Agustin Pujol, a pushy Spanish trader, who became the mayor of Puerto Madryn from 1916-1917. Next, visit the Railway Station. This building was authorized in 1889 as a Patagonian Railway station. The building was completely restored in 1994, keeping its historical style. The Toschke House was the first boarding school located here and was founded in 1921 by Jose Toschke, a German teacher with a strong vocation. The Merchant Company of Chubut, an important company which had different branches in Patagonia, was original situated in Puerto Madryn. It used to have its own fleet to transport the goods from Europe and Buenos Aires. At present, a factory of diving goods and diving suites occupies this building. Opened in 1910, the Luis Piedrabuena Pier has been entrance and exit of materials, persons and goods for forty years. It has also been used by divers and people from Madryn as a tourist spot. Source: Municipalidad de Puerto Madryn. Contents | Description | Map | Explore | Excursions | History
A visit to Puerto Madryn includes the possibility of seeing Orca. The orcas, also called killer whales, belong to the family of the cetaceans. They are different from other whales since they have teeth. They can be seen in the province of Chubut from February to April and from October to November in Punta Norte, Caleta Valdes, and Golfo San Jose in Peninsula Valdes. The Orca is predominantly black, except for its white abdomen and a fluke with white spots—commonly used for identification. Its length varies from 8 to 9.5 meters, with the males weighing approximately 9 tons and the females around 5 tons. Orcas commonly eat fish, sea lions, sea tortoises, seals, sharks, and penguins. There is no better experience than diving in Golfo Nuevo waters. Other shore excursions include sailing, windsurfing, or fishing.
Contents | Description | Map | Explore | Excursions | History History The city started to grow around the railway and port activities, as well as some other services such as shops and store houses. The coast and the railway lead its growth until the end of the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s. In this decade the customs tax exemptions were removed, the last maritime enterprises disappear, and the Merchant Company of Chubut and the Patagonic Railway closed down. At the beginning of the 1960s, some textile industries settled down thanks to the tax exemption. Some years later, however, all the industries closed down. People started emigrating at the beginning of the 1970s. While the activities which fostered growth in the past were gone, the settlement of an Aluminum plant to the north of the city spurred change. From the early 1970s, the population of Puerto Madryn experienced what can only be described as explosive growth where, in less than 10 years, the population tripled and new industries grew. At present, the city has a tourist character, it leads in services in the area, and stresses its interest in the preservation of the environment. Source: Municipalidad de Puerto Madryn. Contents | Description | Map | Explore | Excursions | History |
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Situated in a
northwestern region in the Chubut province, by the shore of the Golfo Nuevo, the city of
Puerto Madryn presents a mild, arid climate, which comprises nearly the complete extra
Andean Patagonia. The shortage of rains creates a semi-arid surrounding, accentuated
by the action of the winds.
The abundant
wildlife near Puerto Madryn provide the perfect reward to an exciting shore excursion.
Favorite shore excursions include trips to Peninsula Valdes to view the Elephant Seals or
to Punta Tombo to watch Magellan Penguins. Other favorites include diving or whale
watching.
