Things to do in El Calafate
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Crossing to Torres del Paine
Besides its magnificent scenery, Torres del Paine offers diverse activities to do in the outskirts to enjoy unique moments and get to see this Chilean national Wonder.
Cruise around the Glaciers
We sailed on board a luxury catamaran to discover the ancient ice enjoying the comfort worthy of demanding passengers.
La Estela Ranch, for All Tastes
If there is one place to which everyone wants to return, that is estancia La Estela. Not only is it a magical place to stay, but it is also ideal to go on various kinds of tours around the surroundings.
La Leona, A Historical Rest Area
Its rich history turns it into a must visit while going from El Calafate to El Chaltén, or vice versa. Bandits, climbers, bank robbers, explorers, they all stopped at La Leona.
La Tablita, a Gastronomic Novel
One has to have been at La Tablita in order to say they know El Calafate. This restaurant treasures the best dishes in the region.
Laguna de Los Tres Trekking
Laguna de Los Tres is a destination that inspires awe and admiration. It is a corner of Patagonia that connects in a profound way with the beauty of nature.
Nautical Safari to the Perito Moreno
One of the most traditional excursions to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier consists in a navigating on a catamaran up to the highest walls and then making a stop in order to behold its grandeur.
Non conventional Excursion to Moreno Glacier
A new alternative to visit Moreno Glacier is this non conventional excursion through an adjacent trail...
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Con el espíritu que guió la creación de los Parques Nacionales, era inevitable que uno de los monumentos naturales más sublimes de la naturaleza argentina...
A glacier with Marpatag
Seeing the glaciers from a close distance and being astonished at the majesty of their enormous pieces of ice is possible by means of this excursion.
Through the Heart of the Glacier
One of the most fascinating excursions that may be enjoyed in El Calafate is a tour inside its glaciers. An unusual way to see them.
A Panoramic View of a Great Small City
We take a 4WD ride which let us see the City of El Calafate from another perspective, and we were able to appreciate its true magnitude.
Touring around <i>Estancia</i> Cristina
Cross a lake while observing ice floes adrift, go hiking to a majestic glacier and learn about the history of a Patagonian estancia: everything at one single spot.
Majestic and Unpredictable Perito Moreno Glacier
Stunning Perito Moreno Glacier, 85 kilometers from El Calafate, has a network of walkways and viewpoints enabling visitors to get a closer look.
Mini trekking Tour on the Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier is famous for letting visitors walk on its surface. The good thing about this experience is that it is not only for expert sportsmen but for all those who dare to do it.
Typical Patagonian Restaurants
A gourmet tour around the most important restaurants in the city of El Calafate, where flavors and aromas are delightfully blended for their visitors.
4x4 Excursion to El Calafate Balcony
In El Calafate you can travel through the patagonian steppe in an off-road circuit to some imposing places and totally exclusive spots...
Petrified Wood La Leona
A tour that unveils the secrets and wonders of the petrified wood known as La Leona.
The Walichu Caves
The Punta Bonita and Walichu Caves are a way to travel back in time. On the shores of Lake Argentino, they are an ideal site to visit with children.
Downtown Tour of El Calafate
The downtown has amusing sights to be appreciated on foot and learn about traditions, secrets and what is new and old at El Calafate.
Lake Roca, Scenes to Fall in Love
We spent a day on the coast of Lake Roca and went on an incredible ride in the most spectacular Andean landscape.
One Day Fishing by the Glacier
The crystal-clear waters of the Rico River and Lake Roca are the perfect scene to fly-cast and catch feisty large rainbow trout.
Take Home a Little Portion of El Calafate
The best options to take home an authentic souvenir from El Calafate.
Getting to Know the History of El Calafate
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center is a perfect invitation into the history of this location and Argentinian Patagonia.
The Hiking Capital of Argentina
Just a visit to this town lets everyone understand why it has come to be called the Hiking Capital of Argentina.
Tourism in Santa Cruz
In spite of being located in the distant south, the Province of Santa Cruz is becoming a protagonist in all travel guides. There is so much to do that it is a wonderful option as a holiday destination.
Laguna Nimez Bird Sanctuary
A tour around wonderful Laguna Nimez Reserve shows a space teeming with a kind of wildlife worthy of admiration.
Riding on Horseback around El Calafate
We discovered the secrets of the most wonderful scenes in Patagonia riding on horseback.
El Calafate Regional Museum
Located in the center of the City of El Calafate, this museum suggests a tour around the local history and wildlife that make up the surroundings of this beautiful district.
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