Overview
Puerto Madryn is a town in Argentina.
Its population is roughly 65,000.
It lies in the southern hemisphere, in South America.
The nearest airport is El Tehuelche Airport (PMY), about 6 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Population | 64,555 |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
| Nearest airport | El Tehuelche Airport (PMY), 6 km |
| Currency | ARS |
Where Puerto Madryn is
Puerto Madryn sits in Argentina, in the southern part of South America.
Rawson lies about 59 km to the south and Trelew lies about 58 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) is the closest airport, about 6 km from Puerto Madryn.
Alternative gateways include Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL, 53 km).
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (southern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly March to May and September to November — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (December to February) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Puerto Madryn is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through PMY.
Day trips & nearby
Puerto Madryn works well as a base. Within about 59 km you can reach Rawson (59 km to the south); Trelew (58 km to the south).
Good to know
The currency is the ARS (Peso).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Argentina/Catamarca time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Puerto Madryn
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Getting around Puerto Madryn
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Puerto Madryn?
- El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) is the closest airport, about 6 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Madryn?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Puerto Madryn?
- Rawson is one of the closest places, about 59 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Puerto Madryn in?
- Puerto Madryn is in Argentina.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-08-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-08-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-08-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.