Ecocentro Puerto Madryn
Ecocentro
A marine education center on the seaside cliffs introducing Patagonian ocean life. The observation tower offers a view of whales in Golfo Nuevo.
The building is set into the sea cliff. Its interactive exhibition halls introduce southern right whales, sea lions, seabirds, and intertidal life, with a touch pool and a whale-sound exhibit. The top-floor reading tower is lined with bookshelves and overlooks the sea of Golfo Nuevo, where whale spouts are often visible during whale season. Entrance fees for foreigners are about 10,000 to 15,000 pesos, and opening hours change with the season (generally afternoon to evening). Located on the southeastern coast, about 4 km from the city center, it can be reached by bike along the waterfront road or by taxi. Nearby is the Tehuelche Indian Monument.
Opening hours
About 15:00–19:00 (seasonal changes; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Monumento al Indio Tehuelche
- Puerto Madryn Rambla
- Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográfico
- Museo del Desembarco
- Punta Loma Sea Lion Reserve
- Cerro Avanzado
- El Doradillo
- Playa Unión & Commerson's Dolphins