Darwin Tours (boats in the background)

Penguins at Puerto Deseado

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November 26th 2009
A little off the beaten track but worth it for sea lions, penguins and commerson´s dolphins. It´s somewhat quiet, you can count the other tourists on one hand. Plus the beer is getting expensive and the locals are staring a bit. We were advised not to bother, but we´re glad we did, well we think we are. The wildlife is comparable to Peninsula Valdes, but we won´t be back for the nightlife. ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » Puerto Deseado

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more