Reserva de Biosfera Patagonia Azul

Reserva de Biosfera Patagonia Azul is a protected marine and coastal area along the Patagonian Atlantic shore that combines ocean habitats with windswept cliffs and grasslands. The reserve protects diverse ecosystems where cold ocean currents support rich marine life.

Puerto de los Leones, an archaeological site within the reserve, marks the location of early European exploration attempts in 1535. The reserve itself was established much later to protect this remote coastline and the life it sustains.

The towns of Camarones, Bahía Bustamante, and Garayalde maintain their connection to the sea through fishing and sheep herding that has shaped life here for generations. Visitors notice how people work with the land and ocean in ways rooted in local knowledge passed down through families.

The coast here is exposed to strong winds and cold temperatures that change rapidly, making weather unpredictable. Visitors should wear protective layers and come prepared for harsh conditions if exploring the region.

Warm tropical currents meet cold southern waters here, creating zones rich in nutrients that attract an astonishing variety of marine life. This collision of ocean currents makes the area a natural laboratory where different marine worlds overlap.