El Calafate and Perito Moreno
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El Calafate and Perito Moreno

Argentina - Santa Cruz

About this destination

El Calafate is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier. A perfect destination for ice trekking and glacier watching in Argentine Patagonia.

🔗 Official links

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Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
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Feb
25%
 
Mar
30%
 
Apr
65%
 
May
70%
 
Jun
75%
 
Jul
35%
 
Aug
40%
 
Sep
70%
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Oct
65%
 
Nov
30%
 
Dec
25%

Places to visit

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Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier

Imposing glacier seen from the viewpoint, with trekking routes

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Lake Argentino

Lake Argentino

Glacial lake, ideal for boat trips and seeing ice formations

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Ice Trekking

Ice Trekking

Unique experience walking on the glacier with crampons

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Los Cerros

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +54 2966 432222

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Hostería Kauque

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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 11 am

📞 Contact: +54 2966 443333

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🍽️ Restaurants

La Tablada

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💰 Estimated price: $20-40

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Buenos Aires
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $150-250

🚌 Buses

From: Río Gallegos
Duration: 5 hours
Price: $20-30
Schedule: Departures every 2 hours
Route: Río Gallegos - El Calafate

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi El Calafate
Plate: CAL-001
📞 Contact: +54 2966 455555


🎯 Tours

Patagonia Glaciar

📍 Places they visit: Perito Moreno Glacier, Ice Trekking, Lake Argentino

🕐 Horario: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +54 2966 466666

Glaciar Express

📍 Places they visit: Lake Argentino cruise, Glacier watching, Ice walk

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +54 2966 477777

Calafate Aventura

📍 Places they visit: 4x4 across the ranch, Horse riding, Sport fishing

🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +54 2966 488888

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Cordero Patagónico

Cordero Patagónico

Calafate en Almíbar

Calafate en Almíbar

Vino Malbec

Vino Malbec

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for El Calafate and Perito Moreno

Comfortable trekking footwear

Comfortable trekking footwear

Trainers or boots with good cushioning for trails or long city walks.

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Type I power adapter

Type I power adapter

Three slanted-pin plug adapter, the official standard used in Argentina (220V).

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Mountain windbreaker jacket

Mountain windbreaker jacket

A technical garment that is crucial for withstanding the strong winds of Argentine Patagonia and Ushuaia.

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