When can you see penguins in Puerto Madryn?

You can visit Punta Tombo penguin reserve between October and March. The best season to see the penguins in Puerto Madryn is after November, once the babies are born. Visiting Punta Tombo is one of the best things to do in Puerto Madryn, if you want to enter the life of a penguin for a few hours.



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More than a million and a half charming penguins come here to breed every year. So, to make sure you meet these beauties, you should visit this area between September and March, but the best season to see them is after November, when their babies are born.

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Punta Tombo Approximately one million penguins come here each year to roost between September & April. Penguin watching tours head here from both Puerto Madryn and Trelew, or you can drive there independently with a hire car.

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September is the season for penguins to arrive in Patagonia. This is when they come to breed, with most chicks hatching every year in November. You can see penguins in Argentina between September and mid-March.

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But when should you go to Antarctica to see penguins? Trips to Antarctica travel between November and March yet it's important to know exactly which penguins are doing what during which months so you don't go at a time when penguin viewing will be less than stellar. November is a beautiful time to go to Antarctica.

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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.

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The birds build nests out of their own excrement, called guano, under bushes or rocks (San Diego Zoo). African Penguins are a diurnal species that is found to be most active during dawn and dusk. So technically, it is a crepuscular species. During their active time, they can be found swimming and hunting in the sea.

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They are only active on land at night. They leave from the colony early in the morning before sun-rise, and return to the colony after dark. During the day, if the penguins decide not to go to sea, they will stay hidden inside their nests.

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For Penguin Island, wear comfortable footwear. Most visitors wear thongs or sandals. Hats, sunscreen and a long sleeve or UV resistant shirt are recommended for sun protection. Bring swimmers and towels if you are planning water activities.

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