Why visit Patagonia Azul
Stretching along Argentina’s little-visited Atlantic coastline, Patagonia Azul is one of South America’s newest and most exciting conservation destinations.
- Bahía Bustamante: Often described as Argentina’s answer to the Galápagos, this beautifully restored seaweed-farming village combines boutique accommodation with extraordinary marine wildlife, boat excursions, kayaking and some of the wildest coastal scenery in Patagonia.
- Dos Bahías Penguin Colony: Visit the remarkable Magellanic penguin colony at Dos Bahías Reserve near Camarones, where thousands of penguins nest each year alongside guanacos, sea lions and an impressive variety of seabirds, all with far fewer visitors than Patagonia’s better-known colonies.
- The land of the Tehuelche: For thousands of years, the Tehuelche lived along this coastline, following seasonal wildlife and leaving behind a rich cultural legacy that still shapes the identity of the region today. Even today, when walking along a beach, you will find signs of their presence.
- Patagonia’s Welsh heritage: The nearby settlements of Camarones, Trelew and Gaiman preserve the traditions of the Welsh settlers who arrived aboard the Mimosa in 1865. Traditional tea houses, chapels and cultural festivals remain a distinctive part of life in Chubut.
- A thriving marine ecosystem: Patagonia Azul protects one of Argentina’s richest coastal environments, home to southern right whales, dolphins, orcas, elephant seals, sea lions and an astonishing diversity of marine birdlife.
- Explore by land and sea: Cruise through secluded bays, kayak beneath towering cliffs or hike along deserted beaches, discovering a quieter, wilder side of Patagonia where conservation and nature take centre stage.
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Sunset in Patagonia Azul
Guanacos preparing for rain
Ride with Gauchos in Patagonia Azul
Prepare for all weather in Patagonia Azul
Steamer ducks near Bahia Busamante
Finding a whale skeleton here is not uncommon
Patagonian fox
An armadillo hiding in the grass
This Patagonian hare was living alongside penguins
A picture of Patagonian life
Penguins coming home from a day fishing
Sunset at sea, Patagonia Azul
The general store in Camarones
An art installation at Bahia Bustamante
Our favourite places to stay in Patagonia Azul
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Getting to Patagonia Azul
This wild and remote stretch of coastline is one that rewards travellers. There are two main access points with Trelew in the north and Comodoro Rivadavia in the south. Both are around 2 to 3 hours from the centre of Patagonia Azul.
