Visit Puerto Madryn, Argentina

The town itself was founded in 1886 and named after the Welsh town of the colonist, Sir Jones Parry. Having been given special permission by the Argentine government to settle in the chubut river valley, where there was flat cultivatable land, the colony prospered until 1899 when a great flood drowned the valley and many of the immigrants left. The last welsh contingent arrived in 1911 with an object to create 'a little wales beyond wales' and to keep the welsh language alive. Although towards the end of the 20th century the language was dying out, there has been a recent resurgence in welsh pride and language, especially among the younger generation.

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Suggested Puerto Madryn itinerary

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Puerto Madryn, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Argentina

Argentina's wildlife: Peninsula Valdes, the wetlands & Iguazu

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13 days from £5,265pp

This itinerary is ideal for those looking to enjoy some of Argentina's diverse eco systems and its wildlife. Begin the trip in Buenos Aires before heading south to Trelew to visit Welsh Patagonia and the area's elephant seals and penguins. Finally, head to the far north of Argentina for some time in its wildlife-teaming wetlands area. End the trip at the magnificent Iguazu Falls.

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