Review & FAQ:

  • Where is El Calafate located?
    • El Calafate is located at the southern edge of the massive ice field and is often called the gateway to Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park.
  • Why is El Calafate a good base for exploring Los Glaciares National Park?
    • Visitors can easily use El Calafate as a base for exploring the park, where they can hike and sightsee to find the Perito Moreno Glacier. If they are lucky, they may even see it calve.
  • What natural attractions are found in Los Glaciares National Park?
    • In addition to the Perito Moreno Glacier, there are many other glaciers in the park, as well as jagged and beautiful mountains.
  • What can visitors do in El Calafate itself?
    • Tourists can visit the Glaciarium, an educational museum that teaches guests about glaciers and the history of the Patagonian Ice Fields.
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