When is the best time to go to the Valdes Peninsula?
There's usually plenty of wildlife on show between mid-Sep and mid-Mar (the overall best time being mid-Sep to late Nov). Southern right whales are present mid-Jun to mid-Dec, breeding Sep-Nov. Penguins congregate on the beaches mid-Sep to mid-Mar. Although wildlife is present throughout the year (sea-lions, elephant seals, dolphins, seabirds) we suggest avoiding April and May (and the first half of June before the whale-watching season begins), when things are relatively quiet. In winter (Jun-Aug) temperatures dip to 10°C from highs of up to 30°C in summer (Dec-Feb).
For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.
What language is spoken in the Valdes Peninsula?
The main language spoken in the Valdes Peninsula is Spanish.
What currency do I need in the Valdes Peninsula?
The Argentine Peso is the main currency used in the Valdes Peninsula.
What is the time difference between the Valdes Peninsula and the UK?
The time difference between the Valdes Peninsula and the UK is GMT -3 hours. Sometimes daylight saving is observed in the summer, but this is announced ad hoc on a year-on-year basis.
What places combine well with the Valdes Peninsula?
El Calafate in the Los Glaciares National Park to visit Perito Moreno Glacier, (1hr 20mins flight). Direct flights also operate between Trelew and Ushuaia.
How do I get to the Valdes Peninsula?
Flights from Buenos Aires to Trelew take take 1.5 hours; from El Calafate 1 hour 20mins.
What are the festivals and cultural and sporting events in Valdez Peninsula?
The Eisteddfod de Chubut: late Oct in Trelew, base for visits to the penguins at Punta Tombo, held annually for over 130 years in the centre of the Welsh colonist community.
If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.
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