Reserva de Biosfera Patagonia Azul

The reserve spans 3.1 million hectares, with 58 percent marine areas and 42 percent terrestrial zones along 300 kilometers of Patagonian coast.

The reserve contains archaeological sites including Puerto de los Leones, marking the first European settlement attempt in Patagonia during 1535.

Local communities in Camarones, Bahía Bustamante, Cabo Raso, and Garayalde maintain traditional activities such as fishing, sheep farming, and sustainable tourism.

Visitors can observe marine wildlife including whales, seals, and the largest colony of Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo within the reserve.

The area documents 67 coastal bird species, 36 marine mammals, 83 fish species, 130 algae varieties, and 197 marine invertebrates.

GPS coordinates: -45.00000,-65.58333

Latest update: June 5, 2025 13:02