More than 400,000 pairs of Magellanic penguins choose Punta Tombo each season. Walk among them, hear their story, and discover why this place is one of Argentina's natural icons.
Every ticket sold It is being reinvested in the conservation of biodiversity and the system of Protected Natural Areas of the Province of Chubut.
Tickets
Three categories depending on your origin. Secure online payment with GETNET. No intermediaries, no commissions, no queues at the entrance. Your entry becomes a direct contribution to the conservation of the reserve.
Secure your ticket before traveling to the reserve:
Natural Protected Area
Protected Natural Area Punta Tombo ·
Ministry of Tourism of the Province of Chubut
A unique place
Punta Tombo is not a zoo or a theme park. It is a Protected Natural Area of the Government of the Province of Chubut, where you can walk among thousands of penguins in their natural habitat. We ask you to always maintain a distance of 2 meters.
More than 50 years of continuous scientific research support the conservation of this unique ecosystem. Decades of work by wildlife rangers, scientists, and provincial agencies have made it possible for the colony to continue growing each season. Official agencies and partners have managed to raise Punta Tombo to an international level.History of Punta Tombo
Environmental commitment
One of the protected areas with the highest amount of green energy in Argentina. The reserve operates with its own solar panels that power the entire infrastructure.
Responsible water management system: potable water for visitors and staff, with optimized and monitored use throughout the season.
Its own wastewater treatment system. The purified water is reused for irrigation of the internal paths, reducing the environmental impact to a minimum.
Storytelling
Every year, as winter begins to retreat, something extraordinary happens in Punta Tombo. From deep within the ocean, thousands of penguins embark on a silent journey back home.
They return to the same place, the same nest, the same story.
The arrival
The males arrive first to prepare the nests. A few days later, the females.
The setting
The female lays two eggs; both parents incubate them in turn.
The birth
After 40 days, the silence breaks. The chicks are born.
Growth
The chicks develop their plumage and explore the surroundings.
Independence
They change their plumage and prepare for their first migration.
Migration
They abandon Punta Tombo and migrate north. They will return.
«It's not an ending. It's a promise.
Because, months later, they will return.»
What you are going to live
Your entrance ticket gives you access to the three main areas of the reserve. Each has its own pace, and together they offer you a complete view of Punta Tombo.
The path
The trail is the way to enter the world of the Magellanic penguins. At many moments, they will be the ones to set the pace, crossing the path or stopping near you.
"In Punta Tombo, you're not looking at nature; you're inside of it."About the trail →
Interpretation Center
Through dioramas, audiovisual resources and interactive content, you will learn about how penguins live, how they migrate and why it is so important to protect them.
"Because understanding is the first step to caring."Visit the Center →
Confectionery restaurant
A break after the trail.
Enjoy our confectionery and restaurant with a complete gastronomic offer: a café, lunches and drinks to relax while contemplating the vastness of the Patagonian landscape.
In addition, you can find souvenirs and regional products to take home as a unique memento of your visit to Punta Tombo.
"A space to rest and enjoy the gastronomic offer with a view of the Patagonian landscape."Confectionery and gift shop →
Plan your visit
Punta Tombo is located in the heart of Patagonia: distances are real and the weather dictates the pace. Having these facts in mind before setting off makes all the difference.
From Trelew, Madryn or Camarones. Spacious parking at the entrance.
Routes and map →
Opening at 8:00 am. Last admission at 18:00
Close 20:00 hs.
More info →
September to April, in keeping with the penguin cycle.
Best time →
Check the weather for the day. Patagonia has its own character.
See weather →
Partially adapted trails. Free entry with valid CUD card.
See details →
The most common doubts before your visit.
The reserve opens in September with the start of the penguin season. Daily opening is at 8:00 am.
October and November are the ideal months: the chicks are hatching and the colony is at its peak activity.
Credit/debit card and bank transfer through the GETNET system. It is also possible to pay at the points of sale in Trelew.
There are partially adapted trails and entry is free upon presentation of the current Certificate of Disability (CUD).
The average visit is 3 to 4 hours, including the walk along the trail and the Interpretation Center.
How we take care of Punta Tombo
Each visitor plays a key role in its conservation. These rules are not arbitrary: they are what keep the colony alive.
⚠ IMPORTANT
Punta Tombo has no waste collection or treatment system. Each visitor must bring their own waste (bags, wrappers, bottles) and deposit them in their city or hotel. It is the most important rule for preserving the colony.
History and conservation
Punta Tombo is a Protected Natural Area with more than 50 years of continuous scientific research. Generations of scientists, conservationists, and institutions have worked to preserve this unique ecosystem, where every decision is based on evidence and data accumulated over decades.
The Province of Chubut placed this area under protection, assigned personnel from the Guardafaunas program, and, towards the end of the 1970s, began developing the first trails, conservation regulations, and structures to receive visitors without affecting the balance of the ecosystem.
Since then, Punta Tombo has become a key point for international scientific research, where conservation, knowledge and tourism coexist in balance.
Gallery and news
Photos tell what words cannot convey.
What is happening this season in the reserve.
Punta Tombo confirmed the date: the reserve will open its doors on September 14, coinciding with the return of the first Magellanic penguins. The manager
The Government of Chubut, together with Entretur, carried out works in Punta Tombo before the penguin season: trails, an Interpretation Center, signage, solar energy, Starlink antennas, and online ticket sales of 100% tickets.
Los pingüinos de Magallanes de Punta Tombo recorren más de 11.000 km al año —algunos hasta 16.000— hasta las costas de Brasil y Uruguay. El monitoreo satelital de la Global Penguin Society reveló las claves de su migración.
Lo que dicen los visitantes
Cada año, miles de personas eligen venir a Punta Tombo.
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Sponsors y aliados
Empresas privadas y aliados que acompañan la misión de conservación, investigación y turismo responsable.
Contact
Antes de viajar, durante tu visita o después de ella: estamos para ayudarte. Respondemos por email dentro de las 24 hs hábiles.
Ubicación
Ruta Provincial 1 · Chubut, Patagonia Argentina
