Punta TomboApproximately 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.
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.
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.
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.
Known for being the southernmost city in Chile, Punta Arenas attracts plenty of travelers en route to the icy shores of Antarctica. And while most cruise through this port town without spending so much as a night, it's worth bunkering down in this bustling hub for at least three days of exploring.
Best time to visit Punta ArenasVisit Punta Arenas between October and March, which are the optimum times for experiencing Torres del Paine National Park. There'll be fewer crowds at these times of year. As an additional bonus, in October and November the spring wildflowers are just coming into bloom.
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.
The State Government's decision not to rebuild the facility on the island was based on climate change impacting the island's vulnerable penguin population and following strong feedback from the City of Rockingham, local tourism operators and university researchers.