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The Perito Moreno glacier is found inside the Nacional Los Glaciares park in Santa Cruz. Different perspectives and views of the huge glacier are possible when taking one of the access roads. The glacier dates back two million years.
Inside the Glaciers National Park (Santa Cruz) you will find the Perito Moreno. The measures of this glacier are approximately 5km in length and 60meters rising above the Argentino lake. The difference present with other glaciers is that not only ice detachments are present but you can also see huge blocks of ice simply breaking in half..
The wall of this glacier imposes itself on the Icebergs channel. This process gives origin to a large body of water. When waters in the Brazo Rico side of lake Argentino start growing, they also start pressing against this big mass of ice. Parts of this wall soften and fall into the water making extremely loud noises.
Different guided trips take you to this 2million year old glacier. The opportunities to admire this mass of ice and walks over it, all offer optional perspectives.
You can enjoy boat trips scheduled at Puerto Bandera that last between 1 and 6 hours. They can take you to the iceberg channel in the Brazo Rico; from here you can have a fantastic view of the southern walls of the glacier.
Another adventure accessible for almost everybody is the mini-trekking. The only required characteristic is an adventure spirit. A boat that leaves the Bajo de las Sombras bay (nearby the glaciers observation station) takes you to the glacier site, and with hiking equipment trained guides lead you to out of the way spots.
If the options studied do not include the aspect of taking tours to the Perito Moreno you can visit the park on vehicles and at least have some views of the glacier. Surrounding temperatures and weather allow for the ice structures to stay together all year round.
La legendaria “Ruta 40” en Estancias
Un viaje por la ruta nacional 40, la carretera mas larga y espectacular de Argentina. Descubriendo una de las regiones mas deshabitadas del mundo, desde el mar hasta la Cordillera de los Andes a través de la interminable Estepa Patagónica. Para percibir la real esencia de la Patagonia los alojamiento son Estancias de Campo conociendo a los Estancieros y a los solitarios Gauchos, compartiremos sus historias y costumbres.
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Estancias Argentinas
Circuito por los tres lagos continentales más australes de la Patagonia Argentina: el Lago Argentino, con alojamiento en la estancia Nibepo Aike, ubicada dentro del Parque nacional Los Glaciares; el Lago Viedma, con alojamiento en la hostería El Pilar, atendida por experimentados guías de montaña, que los guiaran por los senderos que pasan al pie del majestuoso Fitz Roy; y el Lago San Martín, de profundo azul turquesa, con asentamiento en Estancia La Maipú, desde donde se pueden realizar caminatas o cabalgatas avistando cóndores a través de hermosos paisajes cordilleranos. |
Patagonia Argentina
Un recorrido integral por uno de los lugares naturales mas exóticos del planeta, que ofrece desde la fauna de la Península Valdés: ballenas, lobos marinos y pingüinos magallánicos, pasando por Ushuaia la ciudad del fin del mundo una puerta hacia la inmensa y misteriosa Antártica y finalizando en El Calafate con la majestuosidad del Glaciar Perito Moreno, Upsala y Spegazinni. |
Hotel Kosten Aike (5*) (Calafate)
Located in the tourist town of El Calafate. The Kosten Aike Hotel is situated on the edge of the extensive and mysterious Patagonian plateau, on the foot of the imposing Mountain range of the Andes and in front of the majestic National Park the Glaciers, in the heart of El Calafate, just a few minutes from the airport. It features 68 well-appointed bedrooms, 2 suites and rooms for physically challenged all with many amenities at your disposal. The Andean Patagonia architectural style building provides a large variety of facilities such as the on site restaurant, the bar, the playroom in the lobby area and the fireplace that gives a warm atmosphere to this regional hotel. For business travelers there is a business centre with a conference room that can accommodate 150 persons. |
Hostería Kalken y Hostería Shueden (3*) (Calafate)
Hosteria Kalken (3 *) Located in the centre of El Calafate. Hosteria Shueden (3*) Located in the outskirts of el Calafate. Similar to Hosteria Kalken. Good service and ameneties, including a climatized swimming pool. |
Estancia Alice (22 Km Calafate)
Located on the shores of Lago Argentino in the suburbs of El Calafate, and close to the "Los Glaciares" National Park. The lodge is built on the Patagonian steppe, an area rich in rivers, lakes and lagoons. In this unique natural setting you will find numerous opportunities to watch over 40 different species of migrating birds. The Patagonian steppe is a unique ecosystem The Estancia Alice is only 15 minutes from El Calafate, and near the "Glaciar Perito Moreno". Here you will find a warm and cozy homestead set in a picturesque rural area. The 16 rooms are all equipped with private bathrooms. All rooms look out onto an incredible landscape: "Lago Argentino" and the Andes mountain range. The lodge's aim is to make you feel at home away from home by offering guests a friendly atmosphere, a warm welcome, and comfortable accommodation. On arrival a wonderful personal welcome awaits you. The restaurant serves a welcoming meal of delicious homemade jams, cookies, scones, bread and hot tea or coffee. |
Estanzia Nibepo Aike
This typical Santa Cruz ranch, established at the beginning of the 20th century, is located on the southern bank of Lake Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park Its main business is cattle raising, followed by sheep farming. Its dining room serves traditional meat and vegetable dishes made mostly from home produce. There is a Patagonian barbecue shed. Rooms have private bath and heating. Activities include horseback rides, hiking and excursions to the Perito Moreno glacier. |
Hotel La Cantera (Calafate)
Located in El Calafate in the province of Santa Cruz. La Cantera Apart Hotel is situated opposite to the paradisiacal Argentine Lake and the immensity of the Mountain range of the Andes, nearby the centre of El Calafate. This chalet style construction offers apartments nicely decorated and surrounded by nature, all equipped with kitchen, separate lounge and many amenities at your disposal. There is a constant shuttle service into town |
Hostería Los Notros (Glaciar Perito Moreno)
Los Notros is situated between lakes, woods and mountains. Its privileged location, comfort details, professionalism of the staff will make your stay unforgettable. Enjoy the exquisite regional cooking in which Patagonian lamb, exquisite trouts, the best Argentinean meat or fish that live in the seas that the Pioneers sailed, are mixed with the smoked, the terrines, the goat cheeses and the sylvan mushrooms of the Patagonian woods. All this, crowned with the exquisite and tempting desserts as crème Brule with a pinch of Lavender or the most convincing, elaborated mix of chocolates and diverse red fruits.
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