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FAQ.
Where is located Puerto Pirámides? How do I get to the village?
Puerto Pirámides is the only village within Peninsula Valdes, and is the only natural port allowed for whale watching trips by boat to see the Southern Right Whale.
Is located 180 km from Trelew, and 100 km from Puerto Madryn.
You can get to Puerto Pirámides by your own car, by a rented one, by a private transfer or a travel agency one, or by bus. The company “Mar y Valle” is the one that come to the village and which schedule is:
From Puerto Madryn Bus Station to Puerto Pirámides
· EVERY DAY: departure time 09.45 hs
· MON, WED and FRI: departure times 6.30hs, 9.45hs and 16.00hs
From Puerto Pirámides to Puerto Madryn Bus Station:
· EVERY DAY: departure time: 18 : 00 hs
· MON, WED, and FRI: 08.15hs – 11.45 hs – 18hs.
How big is the village? Which services can be found?
The village has a population of a little more than 400 people, and to give you an idea of how big is it, it’s enough to know that you can walk around the whole town in half an hour. That means than you can easily move around without a vehicle. Puerto Pirámides, is inside the Peninsula Valdes, the only place where you can get services as: gas station; small hospital, ATM, groceries stores; places to make phone calls and internet access, and tourist services (tourist information office, accommodation, restaurants; gift shops; dive operators, kayak and whale watching)
Puerto Pirámides is the ideal start point to depart to natural places that Peninsula Valdes has to offer you. From here you will find unbelievable places starting by Puerto Piramides, Panoramic stops, Playa Pardelas, Caleta Valdes, and much more.
The closest place that you will find as soon as you get into the Peninsula is the Istmo Carlos Ameghino, where is located a kind of museum which provides all the information you need to start the adventure. Near we have the signs that indicate the way to Isla de los Pajaros (bird´s Island), called like that because hundreds of birds make their nest there every year, and some other come for feeding: Gaviotas Cocineras, Biguás, Gaviotines, Flamencos, Pato Vapor, Ostreros Negros y de cuello blanco.
Puerto Pirámides rests over the Golfo Nuevo, from where we can get to Playa “las Cuevas” and even more, you can get to the Loberia (place where you can see sea lions), 6 km walking trough an upside-down way along you will see amazing landscapes.
More than 20 km from the village you will reach the other Gulf; the Golfo San José wich has beaches as Larralde y Villarino. Both places are plenty of local fishermen, is interesting see how they live, and also there are some of them who offers lunch and sells some fresh sea products
Already going into the Peninsula we have a pebbles beach called Punta Pardelas. During whale seasons is possible to see them from the coast, and in summer don´t forget the snorkel…its waters has a great visibility.
Inside the Peninsula Valdes there are 4 places to visit along the coast, from north to south we have Punta Norte, Caleta Valdes, Punta Cantor y Punta Delgada, where beside the gorgeous and no-ending landscapes, depending of the season you will see different animals.
Which activities can we do in town?
All the activities are extremely related with nature, especially with the sea: trekking, diving, snorkeling, kayak, whale watching, boat trips, photography, and an activity that few people appreciate: relaxation and the abstraction from the material world!
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Do I need a vehicle?
Even we said that Puerto Pirámides can be walked side to side by walking, to go around the Peninsula is recommended to have a car, because there is no public transportation to go there. If you don´t want to come or rent a car the choice is to hire a transfer or join a travel agency tour.
*TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP*:
Bring enough cash with you. Even there is an ATM in the village, it s usually out of service. Also most of the shops and hotels do not accept credit cards.
· Suitable clothes are recommended, in winter temperature is cold and it is usually windy. In summer weather is really warm, but at nights you will always need a jacket.
· Is important to know that all the activities linked with the sea depend on the weather, that´s one of the reasons because we recommend 4 days in Peninsula. For example, it will be not the same experience to have the choice to choose the day to do a whale watching, that do it certain day with a ruff sea cause we “have to” leave. Remember that we are experimenting nature, and fortunately we can not manage it by a remote control.
· Other thing to know when you estimate tour times is that the Peninsula road is made by pebbles, and that is the reason because every way will take you more time than trough a pavement road.
How many days are recommended to spend in the area?
From our point of view, as travelers, nature lovers and knowing the Peninsula, the time we suggest to have a full experience is about 3 nights/4days. Are requirements to know or be prepared to learn how to enjoy nature; tranquility, know how to live without advertising and commercial stimuli, TV, the tuxedo and the high heels
DEL NOMADE SUGGEST YOU
In our opinion is good to spend 4 days and 3 nights to get a
deeply knowdedge *of the area*. Here as a proposal you have different activities combination and duration. Prices are orientative.
Action, Nature and Adventure
Season: From June to December
WhaleWatching |
Kayak : |
Trekking: |
WhaleWatching |
WhaleWatching Trips during the sunset
Duration: 2 Hs. |
Difficulty: medium
Duration: 6 Hs.
Distancia: 6kms ida, 12kms ida y vuelta.
Includes: snack, box lunch and transfer |
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3/4 Hs.
Distancia: 6kms ida, 12kms ida y vuelta.
Includes: snacks /refreshment |
WhaleWatching Trips during the day/ Duration: 1.30 hs |
Culture, Wild Life, Geology and Museum
WhaleWatching
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Peninsula Valdes
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WhaleWatching -
Interpretative Walk |
Isla de los pajaros - Itsmo
(Bird Island - isthmus) |
WhaleWatching Trips during the sunset
Duration: 2 Hs. |
Tour Around all the Peninsula
Duration: 10 Hs.
Distance: 300 kms round trip (the road is not pavimented |
WhaleWatching Trips during the day/ Duration: 1.30 hsWhaleWatching Trips during the day/ Duration: 1.30 hs
Interpretative Walk
Duration: 2 hs, Loberia (Sea Lions Roockery)- Caves |
Duration: 2 Hs.
Distancia: 30kms |
Peace & Relax
Sunset - Pingüinera - Loberia (Sea Lions Roockery), Trekking . Walks - Marine Life Watching from the coast
WhaleWatching
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Peninsula Valdes
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WhaleWatching -
Interpretative Walk |
Isla de los pajaros - Itsmo
(Bird Island - isthmus) |
WhaleWatching Trips during the sunset
Duration: 2 Hs. |
Pinguinera,
Duration: 4 Hs.
Distancia: 150 kms de ripio ida y vuelta. |
WhaleWatching Trips during the day/ Duration: 1.30 hs
Interpretative Walk:
Duracion: 2 hs Loberia - cuevas |
Duration:: 2 Hs.
Distancia: 30kms |
What kind of wild life is possible to find in Peninsula Valdès?
Southern Right Whale
Eubalaena australis
Every year the transparent waters surrounding the Peninsula are visited by these amazing creatures for their reproduction.The sociable nature of this species often turns whale watching into a unique encounter between man and whale. Don’t miss the opportunity!
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Magellanic Penguin
Spheniscus magellanicus
There are over 40,000 active Magellanic Penguin nests in the Valdes Peninsula. This curious and entertaining species, attracted by the abundance of food and naturalprotection found here, is the center of attention for tourist from around the world.
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Sea Lion
Otaria flavescens
There exists several Sea Lion colonies along the coast of the Valdes Peninsula which convert into reproductive colonies each year as of December. The Piramid Point Sea Lion Colony can be reached in a matter of minutes from town and is a healthy hour walk.
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Southern Elephant Seals
Mirounga leonina
The only continental colony of this seal species is found here in the Valdes Peninsula. Each year some 9,600 newborns are received by these coasts. Durring the reproductive season there are more than 20,000 Southern Elephant Seals along the Peninsula
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ORCA - Killer whale
Orcinus orca
The Orcas of Valdes have adopted a unique and amazing method of hunting in the capture of both sea lions and elephant seals. Intentionaly stranding themselves on the beach, taking more than half of their bodies out of the water, catching their prey and then returning to the sea with energetic movement.
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Dusky Dolphin
Lagenorhynchus obscurus
Travelling by boat over the bays and coasts near Puerto Pirámides it is common to encounter groups of Dusky Dolphins, the most common of the dolphins that visit these waters. Dusky Dolphins are seen with regularity in both the Golfo Nuevo and Golfo SanJose.
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Birds
There are more than 180 different species of birds observed in the Peninsula. Among these speciesare the Kelp Gull, Blue Eyed Commorant, the Great Grebe and Snowy Sheathbill. Bird Island on the shores of the Golfo San Jose is a favorite nesting ground for many of these local species.
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Guest book
My wife and I arrived in Trelew around 9pm and rented a car to Puerto Piramides. The drive was around 3 hours (we are slow drivers). Laura greeted us even though it was late at night when we arrived. The drive was suprisingly easy. When we woke up in the morning we were greeted with a delicious breakfast with homemade breads and yogurt. Both Laura and Lala made us feel at home and helped us plan each day. The hotel is modern, clean and ecofriendly. There is a large seating room upstairs and downstairs with books/maps on the area. Tea, coffee and snacks were always available. We especially liked the patagonian red berry cookies. The hotel had more of a bed and breakfast type feel than a typical hotel. We were greeted every time we came in and out. We felt like we were family. The town itself is small and was perfect for us. It is only a couple minute walk into town and felt very safe walking around. We recommend staying in Puerto Piramides as opposed to staying further out. We were fortunate and timed the Southern Right Whales-mom and calves. We could hear the whales at night from the hotel! Laura and Lala helped us plan whale trips and help plan our itineraries around the peninsula. We went on 2 whale watching trips, the sunset one was absoutely spectular with only 6 people on the boat. We were sad to leave and would happily go back. This was the nicest hotel of our trip and and highly recommend it. A very relaxing place!
This eco hotel was the perfect starting-out point for any and all activities in Puerto Piramides. The girls at the front desk, Lala and Laura, helped us arrange so many activities, advised us about weather-contingent plans, gave us options, and just really made our stay amazing. The hotel is situated right on the main strip, close to everything in town. The rooms are comfortable and quiet - basically we lacked for nothing. Highly recommend this place!!
Great eco hotel without missing any comfort!
Stylish rooms with perfect mix of colours and furniture.
Beautiful and well equiped bathroom.
Very comfortable beds! Very quiet during night time!
Private terrace.
Friendly staff!
Delicious Breakfast!
Great location! Just a few minutes walk to restaurants, shops and the sea/beach!
Puerto Piramides is a nice litte town with a special atmosphere.
Loved all the small shops and coloured houses. Very friendly people!.
Pure relaxation and great holiday feeling far away from everydays business!
Highly recommendable!
During our few months stay in Argentina, we have noticed that customer service is not a forte of many of the establishments we have visited. Hosteria del Nomade proves that theory wrong! The young girls that run the hotel (and the self catering apartment that we stayed in) are fabulous. They have made every effort to make sure we have had an enjoyable experience. They loaned us beach towels, there is a book exchange/library in the lobby, daily maid service, fresh pastries brought to our room for breakfast… and wifi throughout (although unreliable). They are friendly and knowledgeable of the area. They were negotiable with the rent as there is construction next door (which hasn’t been a problem at all). We were also granted a late check out because our bus does not leave until this evening. Very accommodating.
My only negative comment would be that the wide angle photos of the apartment on the website are deceiving. The apartment is quite small and the kitchen is only big enough for one person to stand in. It also gets sun all day and becomes unbelievably hot by late afternoon.
That being said, the bed, sheets and pillows have been the most comfortable and best we’ve seen in Argentina. Everything is very clean and the hotel is welcoming. I would recommend staying here, although if I were to return, we would probably get a room in the hotel rather than pay extra for the apartment with kitchen, as it really was just a small fridge and hot plate.
Also convenient, there is a market right across the street that accepts credit cards.
First of all, if you are travelling to Argentina for vacation, a "definitely must see" place is "Peninsula Valdés". If you are travelling to Peninsula Valdés, the place you should seek for accommodation should be Puerto Piramides, since you are just in the of the park and next to the whales...
Hotel del Nomade is a great place to stay in Puerto Piramides. Rooms are big and very comfortable. Details are taken care of. Beyond everything the staff is just fantastic. They do everything for you to enjoy Puerto Piramides, even before your arrival. During your stay in Puerto Piramides they help you with everything.
If you are going to Argentina, to Peninsula Valdés, stay here, don't look for anything else. You will not regret...
We had a great stay in Puerto Piramides. If you want to visit Pensinsula Valdes you should stay here and book a room at Del Nomade! The place is very relaxing, in the dunes and nearby the beach. The staff Lala and Laura are very kind and will help you with anything. They make their own wonderfull cookies and cakes for breakfast, offcourse with fresh orange juice.
When we arrived at Del Nomade we were very early and hungry. Laura made a free breakfast for us and the room was available. That was a great start. Laura recommended the sun set tour to see the wales and we went for it. It was amazing, we've seen a dozen wales with their baby. The next three days we've explored the island, it is breathtaking. We have seen many wildlife.
About the room, it's convinient without any luxury. We've stayed in room 1 that has a outside place. No tv, but you won't need it because nature makes sleepy.
Our stay was absolutely great. In the future we hope to return to this special place.
Habe dieses Hotel resp. B+B via Tripadvisor gefunden und wir waren vollends zufrieden. Das Hotel verfügt über 8 Zimmer in den 2 Etagen. Die Zimmer sehen wirklich aus, wie Sie auf der offiziellen Website des Hotels abgebildet sind. Je nach dem sind die Zimmer mit Blick auf die Strasse resp. Dünen. Der Verkehr ist in diesem kleinem Ort kein Problem. Wir haben 4 Nächte Anfang November 09 dort verbracht und hatten praktisch keine Lärmprobleme. Es wird in den Zimmern relativ schnell hell am Morgen und die Sonne weckt einem.
Das Personal war jederzeit sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns mit guten Tipps zu Ausflügen, Wanderungen und Whale Whatching wirklich geholfen. Das Hotel legt grossen Wert auf Sauberkeit, war alles tiptop in dieser Beziehung. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist überschaulich aber hat alles Nötige ist vorhanden.
Preislich ist das Hotel sicher teurer aber für den Ort liegt der preis voll im Rahmen wenn man es mit anderen Hotels vor Ort vergleicht.
In Puerto Piramides selber sind alle Shops und Restaurants gut zu Fuss zu erreichen, für Ausflüge und Anreise würde ich aber sicher ab Trelew ein Mietauto empfehlen.
Alles in Allem können wir dieses Hotel sehr empfehlen. 3 Nächte/ 4 Tage sind Ideal um den Ort und die Peninsula Valdez zu besichtigen.
Dieses wunderschoene Hotel auf der Peninsula Valdez war wirklich eine super Entdeckung! Die Zimmer sind edel, mit grossem Bad und unglaublich sauber. Das Fruehstueck ist sehr lecker und ueberhaupt wird hier grossen Wert auf Details gelegt. Dazu kommt der uebrraus freundliche, informative, zuvorkommende und effiziente Kontakt zu den Gaesten.
Das Hotel ist zwar nicht ganz billig, der Preis ist jedoch dem Ort angepasst und durchaus gerechtfertigt.
Overnachten op het schiereiland is veruit te prefereren boven Puerto Madryn. Puerto Piramides is een heel klein dorpje dat midden in de bezienswaardigheid ligt. (Unesco World Heritage Site)
Het hotel is aan de rand van het dorp gevestigd. De afstanden zijn klein dus alles is even goed makkelijk bereikbaar. De kamers zijn zeer ruim. De tweepersoons bedden zijn zo groot dat zelfs een Europeaan er languit (met z´n drieen) in kan liggen. Helaas zijn de muurtjes niet zo dik en is het best wel gehorig.
Het ontbijt is goed en er worden dagelijks cakes en dergelijke vers gebakken. De medewerkers zijn zeer hulpvaardig en adviseren over de verschillende excursies.
De prijs is afhankelijk van seizoen en drukte. Het is niet het goedkoopste onderkomen, maar wel erg goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding.
Une superbe petite auberge tenue par deux jeunes femmes charmantes et très acceuillantes. Chambre spatieuse, propre et confortable. A recommander sans hésitation.
L'hotel è molto carino, pulitissimo, camera grande al piano terra. Colazione ottima e le ragazze dello staff attente ad ogni richiesta, disponibili e gentilissime. La posizione sulla strada lo rende forse un pò rumoroso (anche se il traffico è veramente limitato), ma compensano alla grande con tutto il resto. Il mare e il centro della minuscola Puerto Piramides, è distante 3 minuti a piedi. Avevamo prenotato per 3 notti ma visto il tempo veramente inclemente, siamo partiti prima del previsto e non ci hanno fatto pagare nessuna penale, dimostrandosi estremamente comprensive della situazione e senza che noi avessimo chiesto nulla. Lo abbiamo apprezzato molto. Merita anche per l'attenzione all'ambiente, è veramente una chicca di ecolodge.
un soggiorno indimenticabile ,la natura ti avvolge e fa da padrona la struttura si basa sull'impiego delle risorse naturali per cui dal mobilio all'acqua calda per il minor impatto ambientale ! le persone che ti accolgono cercano di aiutarti in tutto sia per le escursioni sia per le informazioni climatiche le stanze sono ampie e molto molto confortevoli si dorme benissimo la colazione è semplice ma c'è di tutto .
a piedi si raggiunge in meno di cinque minuti la bella spiaggia di puerto piramides e prima qualche piccolo negozio di souvenir e un paio di ristoranti peraltro ottimi e poi a seconda del periodo il whale watching per avvistare la balena franca australe una esperienza entusiasmante! consigliatissimo posso dare ulteriori info su richiesta!
L'Hosteria Del Nomade è la scelta migliore se volete vedere e godere da vicino gli animali presenti nella Penisola Valdes.
Consiglio a tutti di soggiornare in questa Hosteria.
Il servizio è ottimo, camere pulite, spaziose, e soprattutto ecologiche come il resto della struttura.
Il personale è attento , cordiale e disponibilissimo.Fatevi consigliare da loro escursioni e locali dove mangiare.
Inoltre mettono a vostra disposizione un servizio di rent a car dalla stazione degli autobus o dall'aereoporto.
Torneremo sicuramente in questo luogo meraviglioso!!!
il servizio inappuntabile,la ragazza è veramente gentilissima e simpatica, non ha chiesto nulla nemmeno la carta di credito a garanzia della prenotazione fatta 2 mesi prima.La camera molto bella praticamente nuova,la colazione ottima in un ambiente carino.L'hotel è in paese a 1 minuto dalla spiaggia.Luogo veramente gradevole per una vacanza.
