Penisola di Valdes, Argentina

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Rank : 9.2 (average on 10 votes)

Coordinates : -42.504503, -64.067688 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Seals, sea lions, killer whales, whales, various types of birds (including the Nybou and the Tufted Martinet), penguins, guanacos and beautiful landscapes. The peninsula is a vast area, very arid and flat, a territory that transmits a wild charm. With a bit of luck it is possible to see orcas that come to the beach to hunt, but it does not happen very often.

Recommended equipment : Wide-angle, standard and telephoto zoom. Instead, I would leave the macro at home; I didn't find many opportunities for this kind of photos.

Best months : All year round. Remember that the seasons are reversed compared to ours: summer is from December to February.

How to get there : By plane you can reach Buenos Aires (about 800 euros) and from here take a domestic flight to Trelew. From Trelew you can reach the peninsula by public transport or by renting a car; I recommend the rental, although it is quite expensive, because the best places are not reached by public transport.

Visits : At the entrance to the peninsula you pay a small amount (about 12/14 euros), you can then stay without time limits, but if you leave when you return you have to pay again: to save money it is better to stay overnight inside the peninsula. In some areas, it is forbidden to get too close to seals and sea lions: remember that they can be dangerous!

Notes : Many roads are gravel covered with gravel; however, they can also be traveled with a small car, paying a little attention (it is very easy to skid). There are several hotels and hostels that offer rooms at good prices. In addition to getting around by car and on foot, you can also take part in boat trips of a few hours, a good way to photograph the animals from a different point of view.

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