Sights in Puerto Madryn
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Ecocentro
Celebrating the area’s marine treasures, Ecocentro is a masterpiece of interactive displays that combine artistic sensitivity with extensive scientific research. Exhibits explore the area’s unique marine ecosystem, including the breeding habits of right whales, stories about dolphin sounds and southern elephant-seal harems, a touch-friendly tide pool and more. The building itself is equally impressive. The three-story tower acts as a library, with the top story – all glass and comfy couches – a great place to read, write or contemplate the fragile ocean community. Bring your binoculars: whales may be spotted from here.
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Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográfico
Feeling up strands of seaweed and ogling a preserved octopus are part of the hands-on approach of this museum in the 1917 Chalet Pujol. A winding staircase leads into nine small rooms of marine and land mammal exhibits and preserved specimens, plus collections of Welsh wares. The explanations are in Spanish and geared to youth science classes, but it’s visually informative and creatively presented. Twist up to the cupola for views of the port.
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Fundación Patagonia Natural
A well-run nongovernmental organization, Fundación Patagonia Natural promotes conservation and monitors environmental issues in Patagonia. In a converted house, volunteers diligently nurse injured birds and marine mammals to health.
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