Punta Loma Sea Lion Reserve
Reserva Punta Loma
A cliff-top reserve 17 km southeast of Puerto Madryn. From the clifftop platform you can watch hundreds of South American sea lions and cormorant colonies.
The reserve sits on high cliffs. The rocky bay below the viewing platform is home to South American sea lions year-round, and during the breeding season (December to February) you can see dominant males guarding their territories. Imperial and rock shags nest on the cliff faces. Entrance fees for foreigners are about 5,000 to 8,000 pesos. In nearby waters, snorkeling and diving trips with sea lions depart from Puerto Madryn, making this a rare wildlife experience. From town it takes about 30 minutes by bike or car along the gravel waterfront road, and you can stop at Cerro Avanzado on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Cerro Avanzado
- Ecocentro Puerto Madryn
- Monumento al Indio Tehuelche
- Puerto Madryn Rambla
- Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográfico
- Museo del Desembarco
- El Doradillo
- Playa Unión & Commerson's Dolphins