Where is it possible to reliably see king penguins from Ushuaia?
My wife and I are spending several days in Ushuaia (after an Antarctic cruise) and she loves penguins. We know that king penguins are unlikely to see on the cruise, so were wondering if there is anywhere within day trip range from Ushuaia where one can reliably see them in the wild?
Best Answer
It is not possible to reliably see king penguins within easy travel of Ushuaia.
While there are sometimes two or three visible at Isla Martilla they aren't present more often than not according to the locals.
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