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Things to see in Puerto Deseado (Argentina): 8 places and when to go
Puerto Deseado is a town in Argentina, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Architecture (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Isla Pingüino Lighthouse, Concordia bay and Magallanes bay. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Argentina · -47.75, -65.9
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- USH Ushuaia, 807 km as the crow flies
What to see in Puerto Deseado
The places in and around Puerto Deseado, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Isla Pingüino LighthouseLighthouse in Argentina23 km
- Concordia bayArgentine bay19 km
- Magallanes bayBay in Argentina3.4 km
- Bahía Oso MarinoBay22 km
- Uruguay bayBay located inside Deseado inlet5.8 km
- Azopardo LighthouseSmall lighthouse ("baliza") in Santa Cruz province, Argentina22 km
- Puerto Deseado Railway MuseumRailway museum in Santa Cruz, Argentina821 m
- Mario Brozoski Municipal MuseumMuseum in Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz, Argentina736 m
When to go to Puerto Deseado
The best time to visit Puerto Deseado is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time15:23
- FebBest time14:01
- MarBest time12:25
- AprBest time10:36
- MayPossible9:04
- JunPossible8:14
- JulPossible8:34
- AugPossible9:55
- SepPossible11:40
- OctBest time13:26
- NovBest time15:00
- DecBest time15:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 14. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puerto Deseado
The nearest main airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH, Ushuaia), 807 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Comodoro Rivadavia11 places242 km
- Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz6 places494 km
- Trelew7 places503 km
- Esquel, Argentina5 places686 km
- Ushuaia24 places801 km
- Viedma10 places807 km
And all of Argentina, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puerto Deseado?
The best known: Isla Pingüino Lighthouse, Concordia bay, Magallanes bay, Bahía Oso Marino, Uruguay bay. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Deseado?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Puerto Deseado?
The nearest main airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH), 807 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puerto Deseado as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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