Chubut Province Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Chubut Province Essentials

Chubut Province spans from the Atlantic coast to the Andes mountains. It features Península Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for Southern Right Whale breeding grounds and elephant seal colonies. To the west, Los Alerces National Park protects ancient Alerce trees and glacial lakes. The region also preserves Welsh heritage in the Chubut River valley and hosts the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum, which displays some of the world's largest dinosaur fossils.

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Hidden Gems of Chubut

Chubut's landscape spans from the Atlantic coast to the Andean peaks, featuring UNESCO-protected sites and significant scientific institutions. This list includes Península Valdés, a critical habitat for southern right whales, and Los Alerces National Park. Cultural and historical highlights feature the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum’s massive dinosaur fossils, the historic Cholila ranch once inhabited by Butch Cassidy, and monuments dedicated to the indigenous Tehuelche people and regional marine biology.

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Mountains and Nature Reserves

This collection highlights the diverse protected landscapes of Chubut, spanning from the glaciated Andes to the Atlantic coast. It features the UNESCO-listed Los Alerces National Park, home to ancient Alerce trees exceeding 2,600 years in age, and high-altitude peaks like Cerro Aguja Sur. The list also includes the Patagonia Azul Biosphere Reserve, Argentina's largest marine protected area, which provides critical habitat for Magellanic penguins and diverse marine ecosystems.

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Best Camping & Huts

This collection spans the diverse landscapes of Chubut, from the Atlantic coast of Península Valdés to the Andean forests of Los Alerces National Park. It includes full-service facilities like the vineyard-based caravan site at Viñas Nant y Fall and the A.C.A. grounds in Puerto Madryn, alongside rustic, free sites such as Playa Villarino and Cascada Irigoyen. These locations provide strategic access for whale watching, trout fishing, and hiking through ancient Alerce forests.

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Scenic Viewpoints & Lighthouses

This collection spans Chubut's diverse geography, from the rugged Atlantic coast to the Andean foothills. It features historic, uninhabited lighthouses operated by the Argentine Navy and premier terrestrial whale-watching spots along Golfo Nuevo and Península Valdés. The list includes unique geological sites like the red sandstone of Rocas Coloradas, the protected bird sanctuary of Isla de los Pájaros, and the tiered waterfalls of the Nant y Fall nature reserve.

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Lakes and Waterfalls of Chubut

Chubut's Andean region contains a complex network of glacial lakes and cascades within the UNESCO-listed Los Alerces National Park and the Futaleufú River system. This selection includes the expansive Futalaufquen Lake and the binational Vintter Lake, shared with Chile. These water bodies are surrounded by dense Patagonian cypress and coihue forests. Sites like the high-altitude Lago Baggilt are designated natural reserves, while waterfalls such as Cascada Irigoyen provide accessible views of the region’s steep hydrological drops formed by retreating glaciers.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Great

24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–30°
14° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–30°
13° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–28°
12° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Good

17° (feels like 12°) · extremes 5°–23°
9° at night
5 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 3°–18°
6° at night
7 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 0°–14°
4° at night
8 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -1°–14°
3° at night
7 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 0°–16°
4° at night
7 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Fair

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–19°
5° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 4°–23°
7° at night
6 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–26°
10° at night
5 rainy days
17 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

22° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–28°
12° at night
4 rainy days
20 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Argentine Peso ARS $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 117
Electricity: Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +54

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Chubut Province

Featured Lists

Chubut Province Essentials

Hidden Gems of Chubut

Mountains and Nature Reserves

Best Camping & Huts

Scenic Viewpoints & Lighthouses

Lakes and Waterfalls of Chubut

Chubut Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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