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  • andal13
  • By andal13 on February 27, 2004
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  • Patagosaurus fariasi - Argentina
    Patagosaurus fariasi
    by andal13
    MACN (Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia", or Natural Sciences Argentinian Museum "Bernardino Rivadavia") is the most important museum of this kind in Buenos Aires; it houses an awesome collection of fossils and present living things, rocks and an aquarium.

    Adress: Angel Gallardo 490
    Visits: From Monday to Sunday, from 2 PM to 7 PM
    Entrance fee: 2 Argentinian pesos (0.65 $)

    MACN (Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia") es el museo de este tipo más importante de Buenos Aires; alberga una imponente colección de fósiles y seres vivos actuales, rocas y un acuario.

    Dirección: Angel Gallardo 490
    Visitas: de lunes a domingos, de 14 a 19 horas
    Entrada: 2 pesos argentinos (0.65 $)

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  • Phone: 4982 - 4494 / 6595
  • Website: http://www.macn.gov.ar/
  • Other Contact: info@macn.gov.ar
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    Punta Tombo (Chubut)
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  • Penguin of Magallanes - Argentina
    Penguin of Magallanes
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    At Punta Tombo is situated the second biggest penguin place of South America (the first is at Antarctica). In 1979 is created the reservation of pengüins of Magallanes (Spheniscus magellanicus) on a property given by Regina family. During the high season, more than 500.000 pengüins come to this place. The reservation can be visited, and it is a pleasure walk among these cute birds.

    (Route 1, 187 Km South from Puerto Madryn)

    En Punta Tombo se encunetra ubicada la segunda pingüinera más grande del continente (la primera está en la Antártida). En 1979 se creó la reserva de pingüinos de Magallanes (Spheniscus magellanicus) en un predio de 240 hectáreas donado por la familia Regina. Durante la temporada alta, más de 500.000 pingüinos se encuentran en este lugar. La reserva puede visitarse, y es un placer caminar en medio de estas encantadoras aves.

    (Ruta 1, 187 Km al sur de Puerto Madryn)

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    Gaiman (Chubut)
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  • By andal13 on February 27, 2004
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  • Camwy  (the first high school) - Argentina
    Camwy (the first high school)
    by andal13
    Gaiman is a town close to Puerto Madryn; it was founded in 1874 by Welsh immigrants; it still preserves the Welsh traditions and a charming architecture.

    (Take Route 3 from Puerto Madryn to Trelew, and then Route 25)

    Gaiman es un pueblo cercano a Puerto Madryn; fue fundado en 1874 por inmigrantes galeses; aún conserva las tradiciones galesas y una arquitectura encantadora.

    (Tomen Ruta 3 desde Puerto Madryn hasta Trelew, y luego Ruta 25)

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    Punta Delgada (Chubut)
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  • Southern elephant seals - Argentina
    Southern elephant seals
    by andal13
    Punta Delgada is situated at South-East end of Península Valdés; it is the only continental station for southern elephant seals. Wild life, cliffs and the immensity of the ocean make this place a "must" for nature lovers.
    Punta Delgada is situated 70 Km from Puerto Pirámides and 174 Km from Puerto Madryn; only travel agency trips or tourists that stay at the only hotel there, can visit the place. Several travel agencies make guided tours from Puerto Madryn.

    Punta Delgada está situada en el extremo sureste de Península Valdés; es el único apostadero continental de elefantes marinos. Vida silvestre, acantilados y la inmensidad del océano hacen de Punta Delgada un lugar obligado para los amantes de la naturaleza.
    Punta Delgada está situada a 70 Km de Puerto Pirámides y a 174 de Puerto Madryn; sólo agencias de viajes y turistas que pernocten en el único hotel que hay, pueden visitar el lugar. Numerosas agencias de viajes hacen excursiones guiadas desde Puerto Madryn.

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    La Plata Museum
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  • La Plata Museum - Argentina
    La Plata Museum
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    The city of La Plata was founded in 1880, on purpose, to become the capital of the Province of Buenos Aires. It was carefully planned, so it is a very neat town (it is familiarly called "city of diagonals"). The Museo de Ciencias Naturales (Natural Sciences Museum), which depends from Universidad Nacional de La Plata (National University of La Plata), it is a MUST for everybody, not only for scientists, teachers and students. The whole collection is just amazing; it includes paleontology, zoology, botany, anthropology and archaeology samples. Of course, the vedettes are the Dinosaurs, situated at the Paleontology rooms.

    La ciudad de La Plata fue fundada en 1880, a propósito, como capital de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Fue cuidadosamente planificada, por lo que es una ciudad muy ordenada (familiarmente se la llama "la ciudad de las diagonales"). El Museo de Ciencias Naturales, que depende de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, es una actividad OBLIGADA para todos, no sólo para científicos, docentes y estudiantes. Toda la colección es impresionante; incluye muestras de paleontología, zoología, botánica, antropología y arqueología. Claro está, las vedettes son los dinosaurios, situados en las salas de Paleontología.

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  • Phone: (0221) 425-7744
  • Website: http://www.fcnym.unlp.edu.ar/
  • Other Contact: museo@museo.fcnym.edu.ar
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    MEF (Trelew)
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    Titanosaurus
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    Trelew is the second city of Provincia del Chubut (after Comodoro Rivadavia), and it has a population of 90.000 inhabitants. It was founded in 1886 at river Chubut valley, and it name comes from Tre = town, Lew = Lewis (Lewis Jones, one forerunner of the train between the valley and Puerto Madryn). It is quite close to Puerto Madryn, but we went there to visit the awesome Paleontological Museum "Egidio Feruglio" (MEF). This museum has the name of an Italian paleontologist and geologist, who investigated in Patagonia, during the first half of 20th century, and exhibits an amazing collection of fossils.
    Entrance fee:
    Adults: 8 $ A (argentinian pesos)
    Students and pensioners: 5 $ A
    Children between 6 and 12: 5 $ A
    Children under 5: free
    Visits:
    From Monday to Friday: from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (low season); from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (high season)
    Saturday, Sunday and holidays: from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

    Trelew is la segunda ciudad de la provincia del Chubut (luego de Comodoro Rivadavia), y tiene una población de 90.000 habitantes. Fue fundada en 1886 en el valle inferior del río Chubut. Su nombre deriva de Tre= pueblo y Lew = Lewis (por Lewis Jones, el precursor del ferrocarril que unía el valle con Puerto Madryn). Está cerca de Puerto Madryn, pero nosotros fuimos allí a visitar el impresionante Mueso Paleontológico "Egidio Feruglio" (MEF). Este museo lleva el nombre de un paleontólogo y geólogo italiano que realizó investigaciones en la Patagonia en la primera mitad del siglo XX, y exhibe una impresionante colección de fósiles.
    Entrandas:
    Adultos: 8 $ A (pesosargentinos )
    Estudiantes y jubilados: 5 $ A
    Niños entre 6 y 12: 5 $ A
    Niños menores de 5: gratis
    Visitas:
    De L a V: de 10:00 AM a 6:00 PM (temporada baja); de 10:00 AM a 8:00 PM (temporada alta)
    Sábados, domingos y feriados: de 10:00 AM a 8:00 PM

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  • Phone: (02965) 43 21 00
  • Other Contact: info@mef.org.ar
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    Bring your binoculars
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  • Updated By kyoub on October 13, 2007
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  • sign - Argentina
    sign
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    It is only about 1/2 mile from El Calafate, it is off the beaten path for the tourists but not for the birds.
    The Municipal Natural Reservation called 'Laguna Nimes". It is the place to go see birds that have migrated here for the summer months.
    The circuit is 2,500 meters long, it is a self guided reserve with bird blinds, a guide phamplet to show you what to look for at each numbered sign along the way is provided..
    You mayl see ducks, geese, black-necked swans, coots, Ibis, and Chilean flamingos.
    In winter the water is used for ice skating.
    When we were there it was very windy but we did enjoy walking around the reserve.

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    Buenos Aires - Colonia / Uruguay
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  • Updated By vtveen on July 27, 2008
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  • Colonia: town gate - Argentina
    Colonia: town gate
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    Colonia del Sacramento is the full name of this Portuguese colonial town just opposite Buenos Aires on the borders of the Rio de la Plata in Uruguay. An interesting destination for a day trip from Bs As, but be aware to take the fast ferry, which takes about 1 hour (the slow ferry takes about 3 hours one way!!).

    Be in time at the Buquebus office/wharf at Darsena Norte, because before boarding we had to do a lot of ‘paper work’ :
    - we got a boarding pass and visa at the check in counters;
    - we had to fill in a form for the Argentinean immigration service;
    - we changed money at the changing booth; recommend to change money before in a bank or get your Uruguayan pesos from an ATM in Colonia; the changing booth is robbing you.
    - check of passports with a lot of stamps.

    Just outside the harbour building in Colonia are offices of car rental companies and a Tourist Information Centre, where we got a map of Colonia. Outside the ferry area one can rent a bicycle or scooter, but we decided to discover this rather small and compact town on foot.

    It is about 1 km to the historical part of the city. We entered ‘la colonia portuguesa’ through the restored Puerto de Campo (a real town gate) and just wandered around over the cobble stoned narrow streets, enjoyed the old colourful houses, the flowers, the shops and café’s. It is also possible to take a look in one of the museums. We had a lunch in one of the restaurants near the waterfront.
    Afterwards we had a taxi for a couple of sights outside the centre: the small Iglesia San Benitol and the Plaza de Toros with an arena, which is not in use anymore.

    Colonia (an Unesco World Heritage Site) with its pleasant pace of life was a relief after the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires.

    For information about the schedule and rates see:
    http://www.buquebus.com
    http://www.coloniaexpress.com/ar/

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    Iguazu : Listen to the rangers.. Sympas les gardes
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  • By Maillekeul on October 6, 2003
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  • Thanks to the ranger... Grace au garde - Argentina
    Thanks to the ranger... Grace
    au garde
    by Maillekeul
    ... not only because they will tell you every warnings you have already listened to, but because they can show you the marvels of this Park, if you're nice enough with them... They will show you the birds you didn't even notices and they will tell you a lot about fauna and flora... And this is also working when you did not pay for a guided visit ! Give them a tip, they're so helpful.

    ... pas seulement parce qu'ils vont vous repeter les avertissements que vous connaissez deja, mais parce qu'ils peuvent vous montrer les merveilles de faune et de flore que recelle le Parc et a cote desquelles vous seriez passees, sans cela... Et pas besoin de faire une visite guidee pour beneficier de leurs precieux services ! Ils meritent un pourboire...

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    El Calafate : To the Glacier - Aller au Glacier
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  • By Maillekeul on September 16, 2003
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  • Stef R. was here early ! Stef R. etait la tot ! - Argentina
    Stef R. was here early !
    Stef R. etait la tot !
    by Maillekeul
    If you want to go and watch the Moreno Glacier from El Calafate and if you are a more than 3 people group, this is really cheaper to rent a car : go to the rent-a-car on the right side of the village when facing the lakes (cheaper : from 108 to 117 pesos - 36 to 39 USD, without the 20 pesos for gasoline (200 Kilometers)). And another advice : go there really early (leave El Calafate around 5.45 in the morning), you will certainly be the firsts to arrive (and to leave) and youwill enjoy a wonderful sunrise ! Pros : it's cheaper (cheapest tours are about 70 pesos, entry of the Park (20 pesos) included) and you may leave whenever you want (and don't have to wait 4 hours and a half before coming back).

    Si vous voulez visiter le Glacier et que vous etes plus de 3, il est beaucoup plus rentable de louer une caisse : allez aux agences de location qui se trouvent du cote droit du village quand on regarde les lacs (de 108 a 117 pesos - 36 a 39 USD, sans les 20 pesos d'essence a ajouter). Autre conseil : partir tot pour visiter le glacier (quittez El Calafate a 5.45 du matin), vous serez les premiers et profiterez seuls d'un superbe lever de soleil (et a repartir). Interet de tout ca : c'est moins cher (les tours les moins chers valent 70 pesos avec l'entree du parc a 20 pesos comprise) et on n'est pas obliges de rester des heures dans le coin...

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