# Puerto Madryn tourism and community development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/puerto-madryn-tourism-and-community-development
> Updated: 2026-10-14T01:02:14.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Puerto Madryn has initiated several activities focused on tourism and community engagement. In September, the municipality organized spring cultural events, including new operating hours for the Mercado Cultural, a free whale watching excursion for residents, and the 14th Vuelta Ballenas mountain bike race.

By October, the focus shifted toward long-term planning through the ‘Horizonte Madryn’ Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan. The Secretariat of Tourism launched a resident survey to gather community input on how tourism affects the city. This strategic initiative aims to manage urban growth, create jobs, and develop a model that reduces the city’s dependency on traditional high seasons.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Puerto Madryn launches resident survey for sustainable tourism plan

Puerto Madryn has launched a resident survey to inform its ‘Horizonte Madryn’ Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan, aiming to improve local quality of life and economic stability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-madryn-launches-resident-survey-for-sustainable-tourism-plan

### 2026-09-17: Puerto Madryn announces spring cultural and tourism activities

Puerto Madryn announces new spring hours for its Cultural Market, a free local whale watching excursion, and the 14th Vuelta Ballenas mountain bike race featuring UCI points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-madryn-announces-spring-cultural-and-tourism-activities

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