The best time to see whales in Peninsula Valdés and Puerto Madryn is from June to mid-December, with peak sightings in September and October. That´s clear. But let´s see some interesting points first:
Southern Right Whale Season: arrival and departure months
✔️ Arrive: Late May – Early June
✔️ Peak Season: September – October (Best time for close encounters)
✔️ Start Leaving: Late November
✔️ Gone: By mid-December
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Which are the best places for Whale Watching?
Let me suggest two:
1 – Puerto Pirámides (The only place with boat tours).
2 – El Doradillo Beach (June – August: You can see whales from the shore, sometimes just meters away!).
Best months to see whales, month by month
How to See Whales?
You can go to Penisnsula Vales with any of the suggested tours and then take a boat tour.
Boat Tours depart from Puerto Pirámides, last ~1.5 to 2 hours.
Diving With Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn
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Shore Watching
This is a great option and it´s free! Theres are some good beaches close to Puerto Madryn:
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Best at El Doradillo Beach (especially at high tide).
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Best months: June – August (mothers and calves swim super close).
So, what´s the best month to see whales?
September & October. Definitely it´s the best chance of seeing whales breaching & mothers with calves.
Puerto Piramides Whale Watching Tour
Experience unforgettable whale watching in Puerto Pirámides, Argentina. Get up close to Southern Right Whales on a regular boat. Book now!
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