Puerto Madryn is located near the Gulf and again at the foot of the arid Patagonian plateau.
Founded in 1865 by Welsh settlers, is a center of great importance because it is the gateway to the Peninsula Valdes.
Surrounded by hills and dunes, its rambla asphalt streets and make it a modern city.

Puerto Madryn received between May and December to the southern right whale back to the area each year for mating and procreation.
Besides cormorants, gulls, cook, sea lions and Magellanic penguins Spheniscus magellanicus migrating because they tolerate the cold Antarctic winter.
From the central pier Commander Piedrabuena Luis can be seen at a glance the type Tonina Obera dolphins, sea lions and even whales Franca.

In winter, tours are conducted to observe the whales, dolphins, dolphins over, penguins, sea elephants and birds among others.

During the summer, the beaches are busy, where in addition to sunbathing and water sports are practiced as kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, katesurf and motosky among others.
Along them, there are spas with tearooms and restaurant services that are open throughout the year.
The San Jose and Nuevo Gulfs are visited mainly for "baptisms submarines."

Puerto Madryn is called the "Diving Capital of the National."
Its waters are crystal clear and calm, allowing penetration of light to 70 m deep.