Sentir Patagonia Travel
(Legajo 12630)
1.
Península Valdés &
Estancia San Lorenzo
This Protected Natural Area, declared
“Mankind’s Natural Heritage”, has one of the most fascinating ecosystem in the
entire world, Whales, Orcas, Sea Lions, Elephants Seals, Magellan Penguins,
Maras, Guanacos, and Choiques live all in the same habitat.
About 35 miles away from Puerto
Madryn, we arrive to El Desempeño, main access to Peninsula Valdes, the first
stop will be the interpretation center and from there we will head to Estancia
San Lorenzo located at the north area of Peninsula Valdes
The Farm
San
Lorenzo sheep farm is located in the Natural Protected Area Peninsula Valdés,
160 km/ 100 miles from the town of Puerto Madryn, in the Province of Chubut,
Argentine Patagonia.
Along its coast we find an astonishing
Magellanic penguin rookery with over 600.000 penguins, open to visitors every
year between September 7th and March 31st.
Natural and Cultural Heritage
San Lorenzo's
coastline hosts wide open beaches as well as cliff areas. The action of erosion
and the passing of time left ancient fossilized reef areas exposed in cliffs
and gullies. They are true witness to a warm sea that flooded the region 20
million years ago.
Even
before the arrival of the Tehuelche natives, these dunes were inhabited by men
and women over 2,000 years ago. Their existence and way of life can be
interpreted through animal remains and stone artifacts characteristic of their
culture.
In younger
times, between 1917 and 1953 a sea lion oil factory functioned on the beach.
Its ruins can be visited nowadays as part of Peninsula Valdes' historical
heritage.
Together
with Magellan penguins, San Lorenzo offers the possibility of observing
elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, owls, cavies and a great diversity of birds.
Eventually, also Right whales and orca can be sighted.
Conservation
Estancia
San Lorenzo has a team of professional Park Rangers who are responsible for the
conservation of the natural and cultural site. Out visitors can interact with
them to learn about the latest news on the penguin rookery.
For over
40 years we have encouraged the research on penguins, working with both
national and foreign scientists.
Services
Back on the farm, our guests can visit the
interpretation center and the traditional farm premises, and taste an exquisite
lamb BBQ. We also offer other menu options, including a vegetarian menu.
After the farm we will head to Punta Norte
to visit the Elephant Seal, also Sea Lions and occasionally some Orcas.
And from here we will return to Puerto
Madryn with enough time to your cruise ship departure
Length: 8 hours
Includes:
·
Vehicle with A/C
·
English Speaking
Tour Guide
·
Estancia San
Lorenzo Visit (PENGUINS LAND)
·
Punta Norte Visit
(ELEPHANT SEALS WATCH)
·
Lunch (1 empanada,
1 BBQ Lamb Sandwich, 1 Flan)
. 1 Non Alcoholic Drink
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