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Puerto Madryn: landscapes, whales and dishes

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Writes: Laura Litvin (@laulitvin)

This port in the province of Chubut, in Argentine Patagonia, it became the favorite destination for lovers of nature and sea cuisine. The city of Puerto Madryn It is located on the northwest coast of the province, 1320 km south of Buenos Aires. It is the main gateway to Península Valdés. A protected and declared natural area Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1999. Right whales, elephants and sea lions, Magellanic penguins, dolphins, killer whales and numerous species of terrestrial fauna and birds become the protagonists of this unique natural environment.

Therefore, this destination is incredible for nature lovers. But not only that, because in recent years, Puerto Madryn It has also become a city that highlights the gastronomy of its province. Every year the Madryn al Plato Festival. This festival brings together chefs from all over the region to enjoy local products. These are the Patagonian lamb, wild prawns from the Argentine sea, algae that proliferate in these waters, red fruits, river trout and lagos, etc.

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