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El Calafate Things to See and Do
Many tourists come to El Calafate to boat up to the world’s eighth natural wonder, Glaciar Perito Moreno, and perhaps to trek on its craggy blue surface. But El Calafate isn’t just about seeing a big chunk of ice. You can wander through one of the museums here, or bike to the costanera to birdwatch, or to Cueva del Waliche. Take a hike at Bosque Petrificado la Leona. You can horseback ride on the ranches or fish at Lago Roca and other area lakes. If you decide to come in winter, you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied as well.
By Lorraine Caputo
Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began...
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Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in Los Glaciares National Park in the southwestern part of Santa Cruz province, Argentina....
Boating, Trekking, Hiking, National Park
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Pugliesse’s Personages
In your stroll around town, drop in to see Fernando Pugliesse’s life-size bronzed statues of important historical figures. Iglesia Santa Teresita...
Monument
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Horseback Riding
Life in Patagonia still revolves around the horse. Just like the early settlers, locals get around the backcountry on horseback, and horses remain an...
Horseback Riding
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate Museums
Not all activities in El Calafate are outdoor affairs. The city has three museums of interest: Museo...
Museum
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Lago Roca and Cerro Cristal
Lago Roca, a thin sliver of lake known for its fly fishing, lies within the national reserve section of Parque...
Hiking
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Reserva Laguna NĂmez
Laguna NĂmez, a municipal bird reserve, is refuge to over 80 species of birds, including the Black-necked Swan, Magellan Goose, Long-tailed...
Birdwatching
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Boat Trips
From two ports on Magallanes Peninsula, boats sail to the foot of the ice floes that form at the feet of Perito Moreno and other glaciers before...
Boating
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Cuevas de Walichu
Punta Walichu was a refuge for the ancient peoples who used to wander this valley. In these caves on the point jutting into Lago Argentino, ancestors...
Other Activity
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Bosque Petrificado la Leona
Eons before the last Ice Age began, before Perito Moreno Glacier formed, even before the Andes rose from the bowels of the earth, the Patagonian...
Other Activity
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Down on the Farm
If the august mountains, glaciers, and mirror-smooth lakes of Patagonia aren't enough for you, try checking into one of the ...
Other Activity
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
Winter in El Calafate
Summer may be the height of the tourism season, but that doesn’t mean that during the dark, cold winter months you won’t find plenty to do here....
Other Activity
El Calafate, Argentina
El Calafate, Argentina
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