Fees · Destination Guide
Cold-water wrecks, guided sea lion snorkeling and Patagonia's great shore whale season
Key fee: Punta Loma protected-area land admission, age 12+
ARS $15,000 foreign visitor; ARS $6,000 Argentine national; ARS $3,000 Chubut resident
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is a published provincial Punta Loma land-admission tariff, but guided snorkeling and scuba are private, separately priced products. The inspected 24 February 2026 provincial schedule is a snapshot, not a live 2027 quote; a September 2026 oversight update also reports digital payment and operating-register changes. No separate universal Golfo Nuevo dive-park tag or city tourism levy was verified. Check operator and reserve fees, foreign-resident categories and permit requirements at the point of purchase.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Loma protected-area land admission, age 12+ | ARS $15,000 foreign visitor; ARS $6,000 Argentine national; ARS $3,000 Chubut resident Published protected-area tariff sheet dated 24 February 2026; per visitor entry; reconfirm rate and eligibility | Onshore visitor admission to ANP Punta Loma, not presumed to be included in snorkeling | Authorized reserve entrance / approved provincial payment channels; digital payment rollout was reported September 2026 | Published provincial price table. Ask whether any booked tour already includes admission; do not assume it does. 2026 government tariff PDF; 2026 payment pilot. |
| Punta Loma protected-area land admission, ages 6-11 | ARS $7,500 foreign visitor; ARS $4,000 Argentine national; ARS $3,000 Chubut resident Published protected-area tariff sheet dated 24 February 2026; reconfirm current price | Onshore children ages 6 to 11 visiting ANP Punta Loma | At an approved reserve payment channel; verify opening and ticket procedure | The 2026 provincial tariff sheet lists a paid band for ages 6-11 but separately lists a free band for ages 0-6. Confirm the applicable admission charge for a six-year-old directly with park staff. It also lists eligible waivers for people with disabilities and qualifying veterans. Provincial 2026 tariff PDF. |
| Guided Punta Loma sea lion snorkeling | Operator quote required; no universal government-published package fare verified By booking date, equipment, group, route and weather | Guided boat excursion, suit, briefing, possible extras | Current licensed/authorized local snorkeling operator | The activity is separately offered from the park land lookout. Ask what is included, whether an admission ticket is additional, refund terms and how current permits are verified. Municipal operator directory. |
| Certified scuba, introductory dives and courses | Operator quote required; package pricing and park charges vary By operator, equipment, site and date | Boat diving, guided wrecks, introduction, training, rental equipment | Current enabled dive operator in Puerto Madryn | Ask whether tanks, 7mm wetsuit or dry suit, boat fees, transport, park admission and training are included. One local wreck product; municipal activity overview. |
| El Doradillo shore viewing | No area-entry levy verified in reviewed municipal material; do not assume free services or tours Reconfirm current access, group rules and road status before visit | Shore-only reserve visit | No confirmed general admission-sale point; tours and vehicle transport priced separately if booked | No unsupported price is asserted. Respect wardens, signed paths and the June-December ban on entering water. Protected-area rules. |
Fee
Published protected-area tariff sheet dated 24 February 2026; per visitor entry; reconfirm rate and eligibility
Published provincial price table. Ask whether any booked tour already includes admission; do not assume it does. 2026 government tariff PDF; 2026 payment pilot.
Published protected-area tariff sheet dated 24 February 2026; reconfirm current price
The 2026 provincial tariff sheet lists a paid band for ages 6-11 but separately lists a free band for ages 0-6. Confirm the applicable admission charge for a six-year-old directly with park staff. It also lists eligible waivers for people with disabilities and qualifying veterans. Provincial 2026 tariff PDF.
By booking date, equipment, group, route and weather
The activity is separately offered from the park land lookout. Ask what is included, whether an admission ticket is additional, refund terms and how current permits are verified. Municipal operator directory.
By operator, equipment, site and date
Ask whether tanks, 7mm wetsuit or dry suit, boat fees, transport, park admission and training are included. One local wreck product; municipal activity overview.
Reconfirm current access, group rules and road status before visit
No unsupported price is asserted. Respect wardens, signed paths and the June-December ban on entering water. Protected-area rules.