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It is a protected area located on the Valdés peninsula. Geographically, it is a point on the Nuevo Gulf.To get there, from where the entrance ticket to the peninsula is paid, follow Provincial Route 2 for 46 km until a fork in the road. Take the paved road on the right for 2.5 km until a second fork. There you take the gravel road on the right for 5 km to the protected area.
Punta Pirámides is a coastal steppe area with cliffs. It has a colony of South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens), which can be observed from a lookout point. They are best seen at low tide.
The gravel road leading to its entrance passes through excellent views of the coast and the sea. Many species of birds can also be seen.
