Luxury El Calafate
Tours made for you
Perito Moreno
Marvel at the epic, well-known glacier
Hiking
Trek across the beautiful landscape
Boat Tour
Take to the waters for a new view of Calafate
Wildlife
Home to over 100 species of bird
Giant glaciers and the magnificent Patagonian steppe
The glacier region is without doubt one of the country’s most beautiful areas and the highlight of many people’s trip to Argentina. Los Glaciares National Park is located in an area known as the austral Andes near the border with Chile, and is home to stunning mountains, lakes and, of course, glaciers.
The Perito Moreno is the most well-known glacier in the park and one of the few in the world that is still advancing – it can move up to 2m a day. 30km long, 5km wide and up to 60m high in parts, the Perito Moreno really is a sight to behold. Its craggy peaks, in multiple shades of white and blue, tower over the turquoise waters of the glacial lake.
The sight, and sound, of watching monumental chunks of glacial ice split and crash into the water is a spectacular phenomenon and there are walkways that allow you to view the glacier from different angles. There is also the option to take a boat trip around the base.
Highlights
Trek across the epic Perito Moreno, exploring ice caves at certain times of the year
Marvel at the wildlife that live in Calafate
Take boat navigations across the waterways to find a working farm at Estancia Cristina
There are few places on earth as epic as El Calafate. Trekking across the glaciers and taking in the beautiful surroundings are some of the highlights of a visit to Patagonia.
Lizzie Slater
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in El Calafate
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When to visit
Generally speaking, the best time to visit Patagonia is during the summer months of December-February.
Across the region, which stretches through southern parts of Chile and Argentina, temperatures reach a slightly warmer 15°C.
Summer
December - February
Wildlife
All Year Round
Winter
May - September
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