The city ofPuerto Madrynis in the north east ofChubutProvince in thePatagoniaregion ofArgentinaon the shores of Gulfo Nuevo, a large, deep water bay of the Atlantic Ocean. It is an important centre for tourists visiting the natural attractions of the Península Valdés and the coast.
A new shopping mall in the city centre has helped tourism significantly, making Puerto Madryn a more attractive place for both international and domestic tourists visitingPatagonia. It istwinnedwithNefyn, a small town on theLlŷn Peninsula in North Wales, the result of its enduring link with Welsh culture since theWelsh settlement in Argentina.
