Patagonia
Del Nómade Eco Hotel
An eco-lodge concept that uses solar energy to power its electrical, heating and hot water systems. The staff here are extremely friendly and attentive, and will assist you with sorting out various excursions, to help you get the most out of your time on the extraordinary Valdes Peninsula. Various operators depart by boat from Puerto Pirámides for whale and dolphin watching trips, whilst 4×4 vehicles allow you to reach the more remote seal, sea lion and penguin colonies scattered around the peninsula.
There are communal spaces, both indoors and outside, and a brilliant buffet breakfast is served up each morning, perfect for fueling you for the first part of your intrepid day ahead. There are eight rooms in the main hotel, and the option of a two-bedroom guest house and a single-room apartment also, in separate buildings.
Facilities
Solar energy, bilingual staff, Argentine buffet breakfast, underfloor heating, library, board games, Wi-Fi access (limited connectivity), laundry service, tourist information.
There are eight rooms in El Hotel del Nómade, each with a private bathroom, two rooms at De Luna Guest House and one apartment at De Luna.
Local Wildlife
Orca, southern right whale, South American sea lion, elephant seal, Magellanic penguin, dusky dolphin, Commerson's dolphin.
Optional Activities
Whale watching, wildlife photography, hiking, 4x4 excursions, sea kayaking.
John Melton
Area Specialist
To witness orca beaching themselves as they predate on sea lion pups, between February and May is the best time to visit the Valdes Peninsula. Southern right whales are in the region from roughly between June and December.
If you have any questions regarding our Argentina tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965