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Punta Flecha, located 10 km north of Puerto Madryn, is a prime spot for whale watching and listening to the whales' songs. For just USD$4, visitors can also explore Punta Loma, a sea lion colony 17 km southeast of Puerto Madryn. Additionally, Peninsula Valdes offers opportunities for in-depth exploration of the local aquatic fauna with whale watching and visits to sea lion or penguin colonies.Why you should go
- Excellent spot for observing Southern Right Whales
- Beautiful nature walks with trails leading to different viewpoints
- Opportunity to see sea lions from a scenic observatory
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(Translated by Google) One of the best places to spot the Southern Right Whale. It is located between Playa Las Canteras and Playa El Doradillo. It has several trails that lead to different observation points.
The only drawback is that if it rains the road to get here becomes impassable since the road is rugged.
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Uno de los mejores lugares para avistar a la Ballena Franca Austral. Se encuentra entre Playa Las Canteras y Playa El Doradillo. Tiene varios senderos que llevan hacia diferentes puntos de observación.
El único inconveniente es que si llueve el camino para llegar hasta aquí queda intransitable ya que el camino es agreste.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful viewpoint, well thought out and built, poorly signposted but very beautiful. I would stay there all afternoon for the view and the way the sun shines in the morning. I recommend going at high tide to see whales.
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Hermoso mirador, bien pensado y construido, poco señalizado para llegar pero muy hermoso. Me quedaria ahi toda la tarde por la vista que tiene y como da el sol por la mañana. Recomiendo ir con marea alta para ver ballenas
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Know before you go
- Visit during low tide for easier access on foot from Playa Doradillo
- Start your journey at the park ranger station located at Playa Las Canteras
- Bring water and snacks as there are limited amenities available on-site
- Be cautious of road conditions, especially during rainy weather
Reviews
Punta Flecha, located between Playa Las Canteras and Playa El Doradillo, is praised as one of the best spots to observe Southern Right Whales. Visitors can access the area by walking at low tide from Playa Doradillo and enjoy various trails leading to different observation points. The park ranger station at Playa Las Canteras serves as a starting point for exploring Punta Flecha, with a path leading to the FPN Observatory viewpoint offering stunning views of sea lions. Reviewers highlight the rugged road conditions during rainy weather but emphasize the breathtaking natural beauty and wildlife viewing opportunities in this pristine location.Review score
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Nice!
(Translated by Google) One of the best places to spot the Southern Right Whale. It is located between Playa Las Canteras and Playa El Doradillo. It has several trails that lead to different observation points.
The only drawback is that if it rains the road to get here becomes impassable since the road is rugged.
(Original)
Uno de los mejores lugares para avistar a la Ballena Franca Austral. Se encuentra entre Playa Las Canteras y Playa El Doradillo. Tiene varios senderos que llevan hacia diferentes puntos de observación.
El único inconveniente es que si llueve el camino para llegar hasta aquí queda intransitable ya que el camino es agreste.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful viewpoint, well thought out and built, poorly signposted but very beautiful. I would stay there all afternoon for the view and the way the sun shines in the morning. I recommend going at high tide to see whales.
(Original)
Hermoso mirador, bien pensado y construido, poco señalizado para llegar pero muy hermoso. Me quedaria ahi toda la tarde por la vista que tiene y como da el sol por la mañana. Recomiendo ir con marea alta para ver ballenas
(Translated by Google) We accessed Punta Flecha walking at low tide (the only way to do it at the foot of the cliff) from Playa Doradillo, we arrived at the park ranger station located at Playa Las Canteras.
Then, we took the path that took us to the FPN Observatory viewpoint. and from there, we returned following the path that runs along the edge of the cliff, returning to El Doradillo.
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Accedimos a Punta Flecha caminando con la marea baja ( la unica forma de hacerlo por el pie del acantilado) desde Playa Doradillo, llegamos hasta el puesto de los guardaparques ubicado en Playa Las Canteras.
Luego, tomamos el sendero que nos llevó al mirador Observatorio FPN. y de allí, volvimos siguiendo el sendero que transcurre por el filo del acantilado, volviendo a El Doradillo.
(Translated by Google) It has a viewpoint from where the sea lions can be observed.
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Tiene un mirador desde donde se observan los lobos marinos.
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