La Ruta Natural | Dos Bahías Cape and Camarones

Dos Bahías Cape and Camarones

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Natural areas with over 60 species of coastal and sea birds, wild and quiet beaches and small fishing towns to discover how life is by the sea. In Dos Bahías Cape, you will discover one of the largest penguin colonies in Argentina.

You can visit all year round. To enjoy the sun and the beach, go from December through March. To observe the fauna, check the calendar.

What to see

Dos Bahías Cape

A landscape of volcanic rocks with colours contrasting with the blue sea. 28 km away from Camarones, in the Cabo Dos Bahías Protected Nature Area (doorway to the Patagonia Austral Interjurisdictional Marine Coastal Park), you will find a large colony of Magellanic penguins (from September through March), sea lions, guanacos, steamer ducks, cormorants, South American grey fox and lesser rheas.

The road leading to the penguin colony has several diversions to small coves where it is worth stopping to admire the landscape and the fauna. About 10 km before, there is a diversion leading to Caleta Sara, where you can find accommodation and go sailing or kayaking.

Camarones

Classified as "Pueblo Auténtico" (Authentic Town), Camarones has coarse-grained beaches, small coves hidden away and a view to the deep blue sea. It is a fishing town to relax, practice water sports, go mountain biking or diving and enjoy fresh sea products.

Cabo Raso

Located between Punta Tombo and Camarones, Cabo Raso is a small town from the 19th century that was abandoned after the construction of National Route 3. A wild natural destination with quiet beaches and incredible waves sought after by surfers, as well as accommodation: an inn, a camping site and a small grocery store. There is no internet or phone signal for you to get completely disconnected.

Bahía Bustamante

Between Camarones and Comodoro Rivadavia, Bahía Bustamante (born as a seaweed production town) is a lodge and private nature reserve. Its coastline extends within the limits of the Patagonia Austral Interjurisdictional Marine Coastal Park.

How to get there and move around

By car, bus or plane to Puerto Madryn, Trelew or Comodoro Rivadavia.

The best option to tour the area departing from the main cities is by car or with a tour.

Provincial Route 1 is a gravel road that crosses all the region and requires special attention while driving as guanacos and other animals may come across.

You can also visit each attraction along this route separately, following routes that connect National Route 3 with the coast.

The petrol station that is closest to Camarones is located in Garayalde (83 km away on National Route 3). It is best to fill your fuel tank in Trelew or Comodoro Rivadavia.