Explore Penguin Island 🐧: Ushuaia’s Best Half-Day Wildlife Adventure Tour 🇦🇷

[RainbowR]Martillo Island
[RainbowR]Every year from September to the following April, nearly ten thousand Magellanic penguins make their home on the enchanting Martillo Island. This tiny island is a haven for these charismatic creatures, who return annually to nest and raise their young.

There are over a dozen species of penguins in the world, and Martillo Island is primarily home to two fascinating types: [SmileR] Magellanic penguins 🐧 (standing about 60 cm tall, with a long, flat beak and a distinctive white ring around their heads; they prefer to build their nests in grassy areas, shrubs, and cozy caves) and [SmileR] Gentoo/White-browed penguins 🐧 (ranging from 56 to 66 cm tall, with a slender, red-tipped beak and a striking white triangular mark at the corner of their eyes; they construct their nests using small stones or dry grass).

[RainbowR] In a surprising twist, two majestic king penguins (towering at about 95 cm, the second largest penguin species in the world) have also been spotted on the island, adding an extra layer of wonder to this already magical place.

[RainbowR]Half-day Penguin Island Tour: To experience this natural wonder, sign up for the tour at the travel agency located in the charming wooden cabin at the Ushuaia dock. Departing from Ushuaia, the journey begins with a scenic drive that takes about an hour and a half, leading you to a quaint seaside museum.

Here, you can marvel at the impressive whale skeletons and other marine life exhibits, including sea lions and dolphins. The adventure continues as you board a speedboat 🚤, zipping across the waters to reach Penguin Island. Once there, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to observe the penguins up close, spending about an hour immersed in their lively and bustling world.