Punta Loma

This reserve was created on September 29, 1967, by the Provincial Law N? 697, thus becoming one of the first fauna reserves of Chubut conservation system. Drive along Brown Boulevard towards the Southeast, past the University and turn right to take the gravel access road to the sea lion area. After a 14 km ride, you will get there and upon paying your entrance fee, you will have access to the outlook point situated on a cliff looking down on the Golfo Nuevo from where an important number of South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) can be observed.

There is also a path along which the typical area flora can be observed and interpreted. It should be noted that this reserve can be visited all the year round, bearing in mind the low tide times. Following along the same gravel road a further 3 km, you will arrive to Cerro Avanzado beach which received that name from the surrounding landscape: millions of years-old sedimentary hills laden with fossil oyster and marine vertebrate remains.

Returning to Puerto Madryn along the same road, it is possible to stop at the different beaches bordering the gulf: Playa del Pozo, Playa Parana, Punta Este and Playa Kaiser. This is an ideal course for those who practise mountain bike.

Remember that the reserve should be visited at low tide – see the time table in the local papers or inquire at our Office.