As part of Rewilding Argentina’s efforts to restore the country’s wild spaces, Parque Patagonia has had a remarkable resurgence, and is emerging as a fantastic destination for puma watching.
Located in the north-west of Santa Cruz Province along Argentina’s iconic Route 40, Parque Patagonia is a vast protected area within the Patagonian steppe, characterised by deep canyons, open plains, wetlands and glacially carved valleys. Covering more than 200,000 hectares, the park forms part of a large-scale conservation and rewilding initiative focused on protecting native ecosystems and wildlife in southern Patagonia.
These awe-inspiring landscapes are home to a wide range of native species, including Andean condor, Darwin’s rhea, huemul, Wolffsohn’s viscacha, pampas cat, Patagonian armadillo, Humboldt’s hog-nosed skunk, culpeo, grey fox, and endangered flora unique to the region. Extensive grasslands and ravines provide important ecological corridors, while the remote setting offers opportunities for wildlife observation in a largely untouched environment. This habitat also serves as a perfect location for great guanaco migrations, providing the pumas with ample prey.
In addition to its wildlife, the park contains a number of archaeological and cultural sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cueva de las Manos, which comprises ancient rock art dating back millenia.
This tour showcases the very best of wild Patagonia, blending the thrill of tracking pumas and watching condors soar over the dramatic landscapes of Parque Patagonia with southern right whales, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals and other spectacular coastal wildlife of the Valdés Peninsula. Find out more about Best of Patagonia
Beginning with the remote Parque Patagonia, we enjoy five days of dedicated puma watching in wild steppe landscape. From here we travel to the north-east of Argentine Patagonia, to the Valdes Peninsula to watch orca hunt the young sea lions along the beach in a unique and captivating strategy. Find out more about Patagonia’s Pumas & Orca
A combination of rewilding in action in the Patagonian steppe and the immense biodiversity provided by the Valdes Peninsula, this itinerary showcases the best of Argentina’s wild spaces. Track pumas, sit in the presence of penguins, and observe southern right whales and orcas on this fascinating trip. Find out more about Ultimate Argentine Patagonia
Located in Argentina’s Santa Cruz Province and surrounded by the plains of Parque Patagonia, this beautiful lodge provides a fantastic stay for those looking to explore the Patagonian steppe whilst searching the vast open wilderness for pumas, guanacos and more Patagonian wildlife specialties. Find Out More about La Posta de Los Toldos
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