Puerto San Julián is a great place to stop between Puerto Madryn and Calafate; located 360 km north of Río Gallegos and it lies 3 km off the RN3. This small town is considered the cradle of Patagonian history and the likes of Magellan, Viedma, Drake and Darwin stopped here.

There is a 30 km coastal circuit with spectacular landscapes and large beaches bordered by cliffs: Playa Sholl, De los Caracoles, Cabo Curioso, Playas de Drake, Garganta del Diablo and Playa La Mina, are some options. You should go for a two-hour mini-trek through the coastal area near town, where you will find many Patagonian birds and see the dramatic headland composed of layers of fossil sediment exposed by the revenges of the sea and the wind.

Museo Nao Victoria: It is a scaled replica of the only ship of Magellan's Navy that returned to Spain after his historic expedition. This theme museum features life-sized figures celebrating mass and engaging in mutiny.

There are boat outings to view the bay's marine life, including different bird species, penguins and Commerson's dolphins. You can also pursue a number of activities in the bay: canoeing, windsurf, fishing and sailing.

Estancia la María archaeological site: located some 150 km northwest from Puerto San Julián, this place contains 84 caves including sophisticated rock art dating back 12,000 years.

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