Chubut
Welsh colonies, whale watching, and Patagonian steppe. Puerto Madryn is the gateway to Península Valdés — one of the best wildlife viewing destinations on Earth.
About Chubut
Chubut is where Patagonia reveals its wild side. The star attraction is Península Valdés — a UNESCO World Heritage site where southern right whales, elephant seals, orcas, and Magellanic penguins congregate in numbers that rival the Galápagos. Puerto Madryn, the gateway city, has evolved from a small port into a tourism hub with surprisingly good services. The Welsh connection adds a quirky cultural layer — towns like Gaiman and Trevelin still serve traditional Welsh tea and maintain bilingual signage. The Valdés Peninsula whale-watching season (June–December) is world-class. Further south, the petrified forests and cave paintings of the steppe tell stories millions of years old.
Expat Appeal
Wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking solitude in vast Patagonian landscapes with a surprisingly cosmopolitan gateway city.
Estimated monthly budget for a single expat including rent, food, transport, and basic expenses.
Arid steppe — mild summers (18-28°C), cold windy winters (0-10°C), very dry
Very safe. Small-town feel.
Moderate in Puerto Madryn (20-50 Mbps). Limited elsewhere.
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