In a world of global heating and shrinking glaciers, the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia is unique in that it continues to get larger.
Located in Patagonia’s Los Glacieres National Park, the stunningly beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier is currently 19 miles long, towers up to 240 feet above the water, and covers a total area in excess of 120 square miles, making it the third largest freshwater reserve on our planet.
There are a few ways for visitors to enjoy the spectacle of Perito Moreno – you can take a walk along the pathway between various view points, which gives you the chance to see the glacier “calving” (when huge portions of ice break away from the main glacier).
You can also go trekking on parts of Perito Moreno Glacier or take a 45-minute boat excursion around the base.
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