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Calafate
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The Glacier region is without doubt one of the most beautiful areas of Argentina and for many the highlight of their trip. The Perito Moreno Glacier is the most famous in the park and is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing. The sight (and sound) of watching monumental chunks of glacier ice, split and crash into the water is something to behold.

The nearby town of El Calafate has grown rapidly in recent years to accommodate the influx of tourism to the area. However, though no destination in itself, El Calafate is still a pleasant place to stay with some good restaurants and boutique shops.

 
When to go

Can be visited all year round though some lodges are shut in the colder winter months

Why we love it

A stunning combinations of giant glaciers, gleaming lakes, snowcapped peaks and the Patagionian Steppe

What to do

Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier where you can witness huge pieces of ice collapsing into the lakeTrek on top of the GlaciersHorseriding on the Steppe Boat trips across the lakes 
Visit traditional Estancias

Trips plans with Calafate Trips plans with Calafate
Total Patagonia Vacation Lake District, Glacier Region, FitzRoy & Peninsula Valdes from $ 7570 pp for 14 Nights, excluding international flights
Total Patagonia Vacation Lake District, Glacier Region, FitzRoy & Peninsula Valdes
Argentina Vacation Giant Glaciers and Tropical Waterfalls from $ 4786 pp for 8 Nights, excluding international flights
Argentina Vacation Giant Glaciers and Tropical Waterfalls
Brazil and Argentina Beach and Ice Vacation Glaciers, Iguassu Falls and Buzios from $ 5780 pp for 14 Nights, excluding international flights
Brazil and Argentina Beach and Ice Vacation Glaciers, Iguassu Falls and Buzios
To The Ends of the Earth Torres Del Paine, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia and the Glaciers from $ 10529 pp for 15 Nights, excluding international flights
To The Ends of the Earth Torres Del Paine, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia and the Glaciers
Luxury Argentina Explorer Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Glaciers and the Lake District from $ 6116 pp for 12 Nights, excluding international flights
Luxury Argentina Explorer Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Glaciers and the Lake District - © David Longhorn
South America for the Action Adventurer Valleys of Peru, Peaks of Chile, Glaciers & Plains of Argentina from $ 9067 pp for 16 Nights, excluding international flights
South America for the Action AdventurerValleys of Peru, Peaks of Chile, Glaciers & Plains of Argentina
Under the Skin of Argentina Buenos Aires, Bahia Bustamente, Calafate & the Pampas from $ 6364 pp for 8 Nights, excluding international flights
Under the Skin of Argentina Buenos Aires, Bahia Bustamente, Calafate & the Pampas
Hotels in Calafate Hotels in Calafate
Estancia Cristina Exceptional Setting & Excellent Horse Riding $$$$$
Eolo World Class Comfort and Service, Outstanding. $$$$$
Hosteria Alta Vista Historic and Authentic Estancia life $$$$
Hosteria Helsingfors Remote First-Class Lodge located near the Viedma Glacier $$$$
Los Sauces Luxury in a Traditional Style on the Outskirts of Town. $$$$