Puerto San Julián Things to See and Do

Puerto San Julián offers a world of seaside activities. Along 50 kilometers (30 miles) of coast are beaches perfect for strolling, sunbathing or having a picnic. Several of those north of town are designated for fishing. The best place for tiburón gatopardo (sevengill shark) is out at Playa Los Instalados on Península San Julián. Nature lovers and birdwatchers can spend the day out in Reserva Provincial Península San Julián, hiking the Circuito Costero or taking a boat tour to Islas Cormorán and Justicia. Bahía San Julián is a perfect place for canoeing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and boat tours. History buffs can check out the Nao Victoria and Museo Rosa Novak.

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 09 Nov 2009

Updated: 09 Nov 2009

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Nao Victoria

Down on the seafront, an old sailing ship has washed ashore—or so it seems. This is a life-size replica of the Nao Victoria, the only ship of Magellan’s daring journey around the world that survived. The boat is an open-air museum that immerses visitors into the events of...

Types: Museum
Location: Puerto San Julián , Argentina

Museo Rosa Novak

In one of the town’s oldest houses down near the sea is Museo Rosa Novak. This small regional museum focuses on archaeological digs being done near San Julián. One gallery describes the pinturas rupestres at Estancia La María. The caves there are decorated not only...

Types: Museum
Location: Puerto San Julián , Argentina

Circuito Costero

Along the coast of San Julián is the Circuito Costero, which visits a variety of natural and historical sites dappled with the constant presence of birds (22 km / 14 mi one way). A small lighthouse marks Paso de la Isla, a narrow channel between the mainland and Isla Cormorán....

Types: Beach
Location: Puerto San Julián , Argentina

Vía Crucis

Atop Cerro Montecristo, a sudden rise on the flat plains around Puerto San Julián, is Vía Lucis, or Path of Light. This creation of artist Luis Quiroz is of the 14 Stations of the Cross, made of cement encrusted with sea shells and stones, set in volcanic rock frames. Unlike...

Types: Monument
Location: Puerto San Julián , Argentina

Boat Tours of the Bay

The two large islands in Bahía San Julián may be visited on boat tour. Isla de los Pájaros (a.k.a. Banca Justicia) is a nesting ground for Cormorán Imperial (Imperial Shag, Phalacrocorax atriceps), Cormorán Gris (Red-legged...

Types: Other Activity
Location: Puerto San Julián , Argentina