In Puerto Madryn, the tourist information centre is on Avenida Julio Roca 223. It has plenty of information in the form of maps and pamphlets.Open April-mid Dec Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm and mid-Dec-Mar Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-11pm.Tel: +54 (0) 2965 453504.

The entrance to the Peninsula Valdes reserve is half-way along the Ameghino isthmus and some 20 km beyond is an interesting Interpretation Centre which explains about the fauna and flora in the area. It also has a whale skeleton on display. The small tourist information centre in Puerto Piramides is on Primera Bajada. Open daily 8am-8pm. Tel: +54 (0) 2965 495101.