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The magnificent centerpiece of the Los Glaciares National Park is the creaking hulk of ice that is the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Its age-old turquoise folds and white peaks have advanced into Lago Argentino, pausing for now in a frontage of five kilometers across and 60 meters high. From an observation platform or a boat a safe distance away, listen for an eerie creak that indicates a large chunk of ice is about to crash noisily into the milky waters, where it then drifts idly away.
For a different view, we can arrange trekking on the glacier itself where the crunchy meringue-like ice is punctuated by glowing sapphire crevasses.
Other Glaciers
Other glaciers worth a visit are those of Upsala and Onelli, visited through a day trip out by boat to the northwestern end of Lago Argentino.
Your base for excursions in this area of the park will be around the glacier itself or in the town of El Calafate.
Mount Fitz Roy
Another face of Los Glaciares National Park is where the granite peaks of the Mount Fitz Roy massif rise up from the windswept Patagonia steppe. This is challenging but rewarding trekking country, where it is best to base yourself in the small town of El Chaltén and set off for day trips to explore.
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Places near Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park
- El Calafate 56 kilometers away
- El Chaltén 128 kilometers away
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Our expert guides to exploring Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park at its best.
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Accommodation choices for Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park
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Ideas for experiencing Perito Moreno & Los Glaciares National Park
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Perito Moreno Glacier tour ![Mighty Pertio Moreno]()
Perito Moreno Glacier tour
Perito Moreno Glacier tour
The glacier snakes its way into Lago Argentino where it edges its way across the lake, occasionally it dams the Brazo Rico and cause the level of the lake to rise. When this happens the melting ice at the base is unable to support the weight and the whole bridge collapses in a spectacular explosion.
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Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina
Upsala Glacier & Estancia Cristina
Sail as far up the channel as possible in order to view the stunning Upsala Glacier. This remains South America’s longest glacier at a length of 60 kilometers, a width of between five and seven kilometers and a 60 meter high snout.
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