Perito Moreno Glacier – Calafate excursions
Welcome to the practical travel guide to the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the greatest natural wonders of Argentinian Patagonia. This gigantic ice flow is located in the Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and attracts thousands of visitors every year with its huge blue ice walls and spectacularly breaking blocks of ice.
On this website you will find all the information you need to plan your trip and discover the most beautiful places in this breathtaking glacial landscape. Join us on a virtual tour to Perito Moreno and its breathtaking Patagonian surroundings, where unforgettable landscapes await you!
Discover the majestic sight of Perito Moreno
The Perito Moreno is much more than just a glacier, it is an ancient ice world that comes to life before your eyes. Its mighty walls, up to 60 meters high, tower imposingly into the sky, while its deep crevasses and blue lagoons fascinate with their icy beauty.
But the highlight is undoubtedly watching the glacier chunks break off, causing huge masses of ice to detach from the front of the glacier, creating a deafening roar and gigantic waves. An unforgettable experience in the heart of Patagonia!
Perito Moreno Glacier and optional cruise
Perito Moreno Glacier and optional cruise Admire the imposing, 60-metre-high walls of the glacier from the numerous viewpoints on land. Or you can hire a cruise that takes you through the icy waters in front of the mighty front of Perito Moreno. An incomparable experience to observe the spectacular ice falls.
Perito Moreno Glacier mini-trekking with transfer
Experience the thrill of walking on the surface of this millennia-old ice flow. Specialized guides accompany you on a trekking tour for beginners, equipped with thermal clothing and crampons, to discover the deep crevasses, lagoons and unique glacier formations up close.
Los Glaciareas National Park
This huge nature reserve covers an area of 726,000 hectares and is home to around thirty large glaciers. In addition to the Perito Moreno, there are other glaciers such as the Upsala, the Onelli and the Spegazzini, which are particularly recommended for their icy beauty.
Hiking on the ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier
For the more adventurous, there is nothing better than a technically challenging hike on the surface of the Perito Moreno itself. With crampons and specialized guides, explore the crevasses, lagoons and unique ice formations of this Patagonian giant frozen in time.
Excursion to El Chaltén
The small town of El Chaltén is the ideal starting point for hikes that take you directly to the foothills of the famous Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains. The hiking trails lead through glacial valleys and primeval forests of extraordinary beauty.
1-day tour to Torre del Paine
Cross the border into Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park to see the towering granite peaks of Cuernos and Torres del Paine, some of the most spectacular peaks in Patagonia. Full-day excursions offer hikes and unforgettable panoramic views of this unique natural area.
Natural wonders in the surrounding area
In addition to the imposing beauty of Perito Moreno, the area surrounding Los Glaciares National Park offers a variety of landscapes and natural attractions that are well worth a visit.
Just 50 km from the city of El Calafate lies the Spegazzini Glacier, a giant of 135 km2 whose front flows into the impressive Lago Argentino. One of the cruises that pass by this ice colossus is an unforgettable experience.
Another must-see is the Upsala Glacier to the south, which is one of the largest glaciers in Patagonia with an area of 850 km2. From the viewpoints of Lago Guillermo, you can admire its imposing glacier tongue and the huge walls of bluish ice.
The small village of El Chaltén in the north is the perfect starting point for incredible hikes that take you to the foothills of the legendary Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains, two granite peaks that are among the greatest challenges for mountaineers. The valley that surrounds them is a true dream landscape.
In the northern part of the park you can also visit the rest of these phenomenal Andean massifs. The glacial valleys are dreamlike backdrops.
Other options include the Viedma Glacier, trekking on the old paths of the Tehuelche nomads, wildlife spotting such as huemules or guanacos and much more – let yourself be captivated by this remote Patagonian region!
Perito Moreno Glacier Map
- Location: The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz in the Patagonia region of Argentina.
- Area: The glacier has an area of around 250 square kilometers and a length of 30 kilometers.
- Height and advance: The height of the glacier front walls varies between 50 and 70 meters above the water level, and the glacier advances about 2 meters per day.
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