We leave the City of Puerto Madryn heading south, to the Punta Tombo Animal Reserve (entrance fee not included); the greatest continental reserve of Magellan penguins.

The penguins arrive annually in this area to nest, breed and have their young and to molt before undertaking their return trip towards the northeastern coast of South America returning the following year.
The peninsula area shore line is mostly rocky. It is 3,5 km in length and 600 meters wide. The beach area of Punta Tombo declines smoothly and gives the penguins an easy place to come ashore. The entire landscape of the area is perfectly suited for the penguins to build their nests and raise their young.

Walking on the defined footpaths, we may be surprised to observe the feverish activity that dominates the colony. Depending on the season, it is possible to observe male penguins excavating their caves, fighting for the territory, moving to or from the sea, looking for their nests or searching for their young.

We will hear the continuous vocalizations which dominate the air. The adult penguins are warning other penguins to stay away or to attract their mates. The penguins coexist with other marine birds that have chosen this site to nest; the kelp gull or southern gull. Skuas, two species of cormorants: Royal and Rock, steamer ducks. Antarctic doves, and several giant species of sea birds including petrels.

As we drive in the area we may see guanacos, armadillos, maras (Patagonian hare), lesser rhea and foxes.We continue the excursion crossing into the region denominated by the Chubut River Valley. The village of Gaiman sits on the shores of the Chubut River, the old Welsh colony in a particular landscape of treed avenues, and rugged cliffs tattooed by the erosion.

Next we retrace our route to return to the city of Puerto Madryn via the city of Trelew. The name in the welsh language means “town of Luis”, in tribute to Lewis Jones, considered the founding father of the city and the strong proponent of the railway system in the area.

We'll make the last stop at Trelew City.
This city has rich cultural activity, being the center of important events; such as the Eisteddfod (the annual meeting of Celtic origin people which is occurs only in Wales and this Province), The International Choir Contest, the Tea of Gwyl Glaniand (July 28th), and a diverse number of others.

We arrive at the Paleontological Museum-Egidio Feruglio (MEF) (optional entry).
The museum houses thousands of classified fossil samples sorted according to time and era, helping us to understand this amazing history. The MEF is not only a museum but also a center of scientific activities in South America which has an international reputation.

Towards the end of the exhibit area, big windows allow to spy on the work of the scientists as they clean, recover and classify the fossil pieces.
We continue to Puerto Madryn where the tour ends.