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Penguin Island, Argentina

Penguin Island, Argentina — island in Argentina, known for penguins. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Island

Why go

  • Known for penguins.
  • Served by Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU).

History

Penguin Island, Argentina is a island in Argentina. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU) 16 km to the centre
Puerto Williams, MA, CL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Tolhuin Lago Fagnano Airport 47 km to the centre
Tolhuin, V, AR
Outdoor
Lago Escondido Airport 39 km to the centre
Tolhuin, V, AR
Outdoor
Lago Fagnano North Airport 47 km to the centre
Toluhin, V, AR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Puerto Williams
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Oficina TABSA
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre · Transbordadora Austral Broom S.A.
Outdoor
Yaghan Ferry (Puerto Williams - Puerto Toro)
Ferry route · Transbordadores Austral Broom S.A.
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Estancia Harberton — Penguin Island, Argentina
Estancia Harberton — Penguin Island, Argentina
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport (WPU); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Puerto Williams, 14 km); routes include Yaghan Ferry (Puerto Williams - Puerto Toro).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Penguin Island, Argentina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Trenes Argentinos
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Andesmar
Intercity coach