Scuba Diving in Valdes Peninsula, Puerto Madryn, Argentina
One of our clients went scuba diving off the coast of the Valdes Peninsula near Puerto Madryn in the Patagonia region of Argentina. They got up close and personal with friendly sea lions. Check out this Valdes Peninsula tour here:
Scuba Diving with Sea Lions - Puerto Madryn, Argentina
What an amazing experience. We were joined at the sea floor by about 8 or 9 teenage sea lions. These animals were very curious. They saw our boat enter into the cove area near their colony and immediately swam over to check us out. As a few of the sea lions pooped their heads out of the water watching our every move me plunged into the water to join them for about 45 minutes. We lowered ourselves to the sea floor (about 25 feet down) where we were soon joined by this group of quite playful sea lions. They would brush against us and flip around and check us out from all angles. Once in a while one would further investigate us by taking our hand into their mouth and feeling with their teeth.This was not a bite or a nibble. No pressure was exerted. These young sea lions were gentle, graceful, and moved with carefree expression. We were there to play with them and they appeared to love having visitors. The bubbles from our masks seemed to intrigue them as they swam over and around us.
This area of Argentina is a national park with strict enforcement of the interaction with marine wildlife. Only licensed dive operators with a limited number of divers at a time are allowed to enter the water at a time. As well, only two boats can be present at any one time in the cove near the Sea Lion colony. Every diver has to be registered (through the dive operator) with the park service before being allowed on the dive excursion.
Only four places on earth offer this type of adventure. We were allowed to go on this dive as tourists as part of an on-going five year study to assess the impact of human interaction on the Sea Lions and their colony. Feeding the animals was prohibited. Our interaction was limited to their approach to us. The thought so far is that there has been no negative impact on the colony as their birthrate has not changes since the beginning of the study. More results will be released in the next couple of years.
Scuba Diving with Sea Lions, Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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Water temperature around 9 degrees Celsius, two wet suits and it was still cold!
Snorkeling with sea lions in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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PATAGONIA: Swimming with Sea Lions and Whale Watching in Argentina
I went swimming with Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn, Argentina! One of the most fun experiences of my life.
From Buenos Aires I flew to Puerto Madryn, down in Patagonia, in Argentina. I only spent 2 days there but it was 100% worth it. The first day I did the whale watching tour and the second day I went swimming with wild Sea Lions. What I was told is that, where the sea lions live, they have no predators. Which means they have no fear! As soon as you jump in the water they are so curious to meet you. And after you gain their trust they start playing with you and even biting (very gently) you!
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Diving with Sea Lions - Puerto Madryn, Argentina Part 1
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The best things to do in Puerto Madryn would be to embark on day trips to Peninsula Valdes, Punta Loma, and Punta Tombo. These ecotourism hotspots are three of the most popular tourist destinations in Argentina. Peninsula Valdes, Punta Loma, and Punta Tombo give tourists the chance to encounter rare wildlife. Each of them offers a unique experience.
Puerto Madryn day trips are excursions that you can take from the city. Even though they're located outside city borders, they can be easily accessed and explored within the same day, hence the term day trips. Puerto Madryn has a strategic location and within close range of Peninsula Valdes, Punta Loma, and Punta Tombo.
Puerto Madryn Day Trips To Peninsula Valdes
Peninsula Valdes is a famous attraction in Argentina that is recognized. Among all the day trips from Puerto Madryn, Peninsula Valdes is the most popular. The area is a protected nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peninsula Valdes is well-known for its unique wildlife and geographic features.
The coastline of Peninsula Valdes is inhabited by an assortment of marine mammals including elephant seals, fur seals, and sea lions. Southern lala right whales may also be spotted in Golfo San José and Golfo Nuevo between May and December to mate and give birth. They come here because water in the gulf is warm. In the open sea right off the coast, you can see orca whales which come and visit to feed on sea lions and elephant seals. Orcas are typically spotted from Punta Norte in April. Among the best things to do in Puerto Madryn is to see these marine mammals.
Other sights to see in Peninsula Valdes are the Magellanic penguins that come to the shoreline between October and March. Other animals are also adding to the list of attractions in Puerto Madryn. This includes wild guanacos, maras, rheas, and the Argentine Grey Fox. There are 181 species of birds, including 61 migratory kinds like the Antarctic Pigeon living in the area. They all make Peninsula Valdes worthy places for Puerto Madryn day trips.
Puerto Madryn Day Trips To Punta Tombo
Following Peninsula Valdes, Punta Tombo National Reserve is the second most popular Puerto Madryn day trip. It is located 248 km south of Puerto Madryn, a mere 2-hour drive from the city. Punta Tombo is a penguin colony that opens from September until April. At which time, almost a million penguins come here for their mating season.
Tourists are allowed to walk alongside penguins but a certain distance must be kept when approaching their nests. Young penguins can be first seen in Punta Tombo around December and January. Apart from penguins, there are other species of birds living here such as king and rock cormorants, kelp gulls, giant petrels, and oystercatchers. One of the things to do in Puerto Madryn is to see all these animals up close. They will make a Punta Tombo day trip worthwhile.
Puerto Madryn Day Trips To Punta Loma
Punta Loma is a sea lion reserve situated 17 km southwest of Puerto Madryn. You can ride a bike to get there but it might sink into the unpaved, sandy road. Hence, the best way to reach Punta Loma would be to use a 4x4 vehicle. In addition to encounters with sea lions, there are lovely rocky beaches in Punta Loma. They will certainly make your Punta Loma day trip memorable.
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Snorkelling with Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Recorded with GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition.
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On offer throughout the year in Puerto Madryn, our Snorkeling with Sea Lions adventure allows you to interact and play with these lively marine animals in the company of expert guides. Whatever you covet on your trip to Patagonia, diving with sea lions will undoubtedly be a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
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Here are top 15 things to do in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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1. Visit Peninsula Valdés and Puerto Pyramides -
2. Visit the Penguins -
3. Check Out the Beaches -
4. Go Whale Watching -
5. Lobería de Punta Loma Nature Reserve -
6. Visit the Elephant Seals -
7. Dolphin Watching -
8. Ecocentro Madryn -
9. Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográfico -
10. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling with Sea Lions -
11. Take a Trip to Trelew and Gaiman -
12. Have a Great Dinner -
13. Visit an Estancia -
14. Go Kayaking -
15. Outdoor Adventure Sports -
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Scuba Diving with Sea Lions in Argentina
Diving with sea lions in Punta Loma near Puerto Madryn, Argentina on March 19, 2015.
Scuba diving with sea lions (Patagonia, Argentina)
Punta Loma, a natural reserve of sea lions, is located approximately about 15km from the city of Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. There, it is possible to do scuba diving or snorkeling with sea lions by hiring an excursion. It is an amazing experience and highly recommended! Sea lions are like the dogs of the sea. In this short video, you can appreciate how I experience that from my head camera (GoPro).
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Snorkelling with sea lions in Peninsula Valdes
Fancy getting up close and personal with sea lions? Take a once in a lifetime snorkelling excursion in Pensinula Valdes, where you will visit the sea lion colony of Punta Loma to swim amongst them in their natural environment.
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