Valdés Peninsula
The Valdes Peninsula (Spanish: Península Valdés) is a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean in the Viedma Department of north-east Chubut Province, Argentina. Around 3,625 km2 (896,000 acres; 1,400 sq mi) in size (not taking into account the isthmus of Carlos Ameghino which connects the peninsula to the mainland), it is an important nature reserve which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Peninsula Valdés, photo taken during Space Shuttle program STS-68. | |
| Location | Biedma Department, Chubut Province, Argentina |
| Criteria | Natural: (x) |
| Reference | 937 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
| Area | 360,000 ha (890,000 acres) |
| Website | peninsulavaldes |
| Coordinates | 42°30′S 64°0′W |
| Official name | Humedales de Península Valdés |
| Designated | 20 July 2012 |
| Reference no. | 2070 |
Location of Valdés Peninsula in Chubut Province Valdés Peninsula (Argentina) | |
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