The Argentine peninsula of Valdez is famous for itsits borders as a paradise for many marine animals of the southern hemisphere of the planet. According to oceanologists, Valdez is an amazing place where whales, sea lions and elephants, killer whales and dolphins sail. Here, penguins, ostrich nandu and pink flamingos find shelter. This natural miracle can rightfully be called a zoo in the open air.
Geographical information
There was a paradise of nature in the distantsouthern latitudes of the Atlantic Ocean on the lands of modern Argentina. It belongs to the geographic region of Patagonia. The southern and northern part of the Valdez peninsula is washed by the waters of two warm bays - Golfo Nuevo and San Jose.
Province of Chubut, to which the territory belongsan amazing facility, is located in the heart of the Patagonia region. Therefore, a small provincial town of Puerto Madryn is the closest locality to the lands where the Valdez peninsula is located, and the territory of the object itself is mostly deserted.
The only tourist core isThe village of Puerto Pyramides is the center of sheep breeding and at the same time the excursion bureau of the territory of more than 3 thousand sq. km. Located between 42 and 47 parallel to the southern latitude, the Valdez peninsula looks like a flat bean grain in its outline, but in all geographical indications it is a wild and very harsh land.
Climatic features
Comparing the dry part of the pampas of Patagonia andOn the shore, one can draw only one conclusion: on Valdez the climate is non-trivial, that is, complex and peculiar. On its formation have a huge influence of air masses from the Atlantic. Sharp fluctuations in temperature day and night again emphasize the specificity of the climate. A strong cooling off brings the south wind of Pamperos, he also directs precipitation or lack thereof. A warm summer on the peninsula of Valdez comes in sunny December, and this winter - in June. Do not be surprised, because this is the southern hemisphere, where everything is vice versa.
Interesting facts
400 km of the coast takes about 2 million sea birds. But bird colonies coexist perfectly with marine mammals.
The main asset of the facility is natural resources,allowing to engage in fishing, diving and windsurfing, but tourists are more inclined to observe the sea giants. Tourists are eagerly awaiting the appearance of amazing creatures, and the heard marriage songs and the games seen with their own eyes will not replace any other impressions.
The coastal territory of Valdés is no less picturesqueand is diverse in comparison with the fauna of the peninsula. Huge cliffs separate the coastline, forming beaches for small marine inhabitants - seals, elephants, lions. The favorable conditions of the peninsula make it possible to replenish the ranks of these mammals and restore their numbers, so in 1999 Valdez became an object of environmental significance on the World Heritage List.
