A new shopping mall in the city centre has helped tourism develop significantly, making Puerto Madryn a more attractive place for both international and domestic tourists visiting Patagonia.

A basketball team, Deportivo Puerto Madryn, plays in the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol (LNB).

Most tourists fly into Trelew Airport as flights into Puerto Madryn are restricted as a result of environmental concerns.

Puerto Madryn is situated in Chubut on the Golfo Nuevo, which is formed by the Valdés Peninsula and Punta Ninfas.

Puerto Madryn features a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk), with an annual precipitation of between 150 and 200 mm (6" to 8").