Ecocentro

Ecocentro is a marine science museum in Puerto Madryn built on a cliff with large windows offering views of the Patagonian Sea and its inhabitants throughout the building. The structure is designed so that visitors see ocean life from multiple angles as they move through the exhibits.

The museum opened in 2000 as a joint initiative between a naturalist and a scientist dedicated to sharing knowledge about the sea. Since its founding, it has grown into a center for marine education and research in the region.

The center displays permanent exhibitions about different ocean environments, focusing on the wildlife of the Valdés Peninsula including whales, seals, and sea lions. The displays show how these animals live in their natural surroundings and depend on each other.

The museum sits on a cliff with excellent sea views, though access can vary depending on weather conditions. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow plenty of time to explore the extensive exhibitions throughout the facility.

A complete right whale skeleton recovered from a 2001 stranding near the center stands mounted on red steel beams outside the building. This remarkable specimen connects visitors directly to the real animals whose habitats they explore inside.