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Perito Moreno

Marvel at the epic, well-known glacier

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Hiking

Trek across the beautiful landscape

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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.

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Lizzie Slater

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Why book with Jacada?

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We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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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.

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Summer

December - February

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Wildlife

All Year Round

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Winter

May - September

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