Penguins, choiques (ostriches), maras (Patagonian hares), and foxes… oh my! Previously a private estancia (ranch) – Estancia La Perla – the land was donated by Luis and Francisco La Regina to Chubut Province and designated a fauna reserve in 1979. Punta Tombo is a wonderful daytrip from Puerto Madryn or Trelew.
From September to March in Punta Tombo (Patagonia region of Argentina) hordes of Magellan (or Magellanic) Penguins – over half a million! – descend upon the area to breed. Babies are most commonly seen December and beyond. As you see in the photos below, you can walk amongst the colony members, taking care to oogle and observe but not make physical contact with the friendly, curious & defenseless creatures. There is an abundance of caves, where the penguins lay their eggs and raise their young.
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