Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, the barren and
wind-swept Valdés Peninsula would attract little interest, were
it not for the amazing variety of wildlife found there. Magellanic Penguins
can be seen waddling from their burrows to the sea, Killer Whales patrol
the water’s edge and Elephant Seals bask in the sun. On land there
are Patagonian Hares, rheas, guanacos and armadillos. The placid Southern
Right Whale, so named because it was the ‘right whale to hunt’ can
be watched between the months of July and December.
Properties
Estancia Rincon Chico
A working sheep farm, Estancia Rincon Chico is
a traditional Patagonian property. Located near to the sea, the grounds
of the estancia are often full of local wildlife, such as guanacos, Grey
Fox and Turkey Vultures. The estancia has just eight rooms and is an
intimate and friendly place to stay.
Argentina is a vast country and much of the land is virgin territory.
From windswept Patagonia in the south with its stunning glacial and mountain scenery, through cosmopiltan Buenos Aires to the mighty Iguazú Falls in the tropical north-east, Argentina is a country of
great diversity.
