Can I see penguins in Peninsula Valdes? When?

Yes of course. Penguins and Whales are the highlights of the area.

Which are the best places to see Penguins in Peninsula Valdés

Punta Tombo (Best option, with around 1 million penguins during peak season)
~3-hour drive south of Puerto Madryn. It´s a huge colony, best for close encounters.

Peninsula Valdes (Estancia San Lorenzo). Around 500.000 penguins during peak season
~2.5-hour drive south of Puerto Madryn.

Penguins in Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdes area. Seasons and comparison table

You can see magellanic penguins in Peninsula Valdes, and best season is from September to March. Check the following comparison table, month by month

Ramiro Rodriguez

25 years working in travel market, as Sales & Marketing Manager in RipioTurismo, Marketing Manager in Nuevas Ideas Travel Consulting Group. Writer and travel lover.