Puerto Pirámides
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Puerto Pirámides is an Argentine town in Viedma Department, Province of Chubut. Its population at the 2001 census [INDEC] was 429 inhabitants. It is the only town on the Valdes Peninsula. It began in 1898 when the inland salinas were exploited for salt.[1]
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Puerto Pirámides | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 42°34′S 64°17′W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Chubut |
Department | Viedma |
Founded | July 14, 1900 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fabián Gandón (PRO) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2010-10-27 census) | |
• Total | 565 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
Post code | 9121 |
Area code | 0280 |
Climate | BSk |
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One of six nature reserves along Península Valdés, the Punta Pirámide reserve was established in 1974. The only town in Península Valdés, Puerto Pirámides became one of the premier whale watching destinations in the world; the municipality has six hotels, 15 lodges and two campgrounds.