From what port is Punta Tombo?

[crazy4cruisn]

Which port stop is the closest to the penguin area of Punta Tombo?

[Linda-E]

Puerto Madryn

[mike35]

Punta Tombo is about 110 miles from the port of Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Shipi tours (i.e., large busses) take about 2 1/2 hours; private tours do it in less than 2 hours. It's WELL worth the trip - over 500,000 Magellanic penguins, and you walk within inches of them.

 

Mike

[crazy4cruisn]

Our ship stops in Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Stanley, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio. Where would we be able to take the Punta Tombo tour?

[cruzisme]

for P. Tombo, the nearest port is named Puerto Madryn (spellling?)

[mike35]

Actually, Puerto Madryn would be the only port where you could feasibly visit Punta Tombo. I'm quite surprised that your cruise ship isn't stopping there.

 

If you're really interested in penguins, I recommend the Seno Otway tour from Punta Arenas. If you book a private tour, you will arrive prior to the crowds from the tour busses.

 

Mike