Situated just between Tierra del Fuego and Buenos Aires in the Chubut province the Valdez peninsular across the Atlantic coast is considered to be the world’s biggest mating area. The magic of the wilderness that is all of 780,000 sq meters and the uniqueness of the animals along with the feeling of being uninhabited is sheer pleasure. The species of animals found here are so varied that it naturally takes you away from civilization. The serene beauty of the place with cliffs that are steep comprising of serrated rocks, the deep blue sea, shells, and multicolored pebbles adorning the shores is beautiful in itself.
Valdez Peninsula is filled with a canopy of animals that are water borne, land borne and air borne. October to December is the best time to visit the peninsular. This is when you will find the Southern Right Whales along with their calves, gigantic sea elephants that size upto 18 feet and weigh an astounding 4 tons. Another permanent resident at the peninsular is the southern sea lions along with the European Hare and the Guanacos.
A prominent sight is the frequent visits of the Orcas or the killer whale. This is nature at its best, especially if you are lucky to catch an Orca lunging near the shore in an attempt to devour a sea lion. Sights seen only on Animal Planet and The National Geographic. In reality this is even more spectacular and you might just catch yourself gaping at the event of two mammoths in their natural heinous environment.
Birds coming to the peninsular are plenty and most of them you wouldn’t have probably seen. It is an absolutely rare sight to watch Guanay, Giant petrels, American oystercatchers, the white-headed flightless Steamer-duck, black-browed Albatross and many more. There are other land birds like the Elegant Crested Tinamou, Yellow-Finch, White-throated Cacholote etc.
If you are out on boat you will find several water species gliding past and getting close to the boat. You may also catch a tail fin outside of the waters only to be surprised by the water that sprays on your face due to the splashing of the tail fin on the water. This makes a great picture.
Another interesting species to watch out for in the Valdes Peninsular is the Magellanic Penguin that has black-brown shading. You would be surprised with their friendliness as they walk past you in their herd. During September to February is the time that these penguins breed in the peninsular and in the near by Punta Tombo.
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