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Real Name: Magda
Lives In: Krakow, PL
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Península Valdés and Punta Tombo

by Maggies - last update: May 9, 2005

Open air Zoo

Sea Lions in Peninsula Valdes
Puerto Madryn is the base for most tourists who come to see two beautiful Nature Reserves. These are Peninsula Valdes and also Punta Tombo. Both of them are unique wildlife sanctuaries. Some of the animals you can see here are whales, elephant seals and sea lions, dolphins, penguins, birds of all kinds and guanacos.
The UNESCO has declared the Peninsula to be a Natural World Heritage.

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Pros:"One of the best places in the world for watching marine fauna."
Cons:"Quite expenive, you can't visit it on your own unless you have a car."
In A Nutshell:"Open air Zoo"
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Roads of PatagoniaMarch, 2005 6

Comments for Maggies about Puerto Madryn
Luchonda Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:55 UTC
 Hi Maggie, love the pinguin scenary, thx for reminding me that Argentina is a beautiful big country
basstbn Tue Mar 20, 2007 19:47 UTC
 Another fascinating page, Maggie! I enjoy your comments and photos. Happy travels!
pikuu Fri Oct 27, 2006 20:15 UTC
 You saw the Patagonia directly. Lucky You!! This is the sort of places I like to travel the most. South Argentina, Chile, New Zeland, South Africa - why they are so far from Krakow!?! I admire you photo talent - the Patagonia road series is excellent!!
matcrazy1 Thu Oct 19, 2006 01:49 UTC
 Great page and destination. Lucky you to get there. I like your pictures of animals, especially that one with armadillo.
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