El Calafate

National park El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
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What to expect

El Calafate is a picturesque tourist town located in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, and is known as the National Capital City of the glaciers. It is the closest city to visit the Los Glaciares National Park and its famous Perito Moreno Glacier, both recognized as Natural Heritage by UNESCO. The town offers a perfect tourist infrastructure, accompanied by an outstanding natural environment with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and sport fishing. The town also offers a range of accommodations and gastronomic services, including traditional Patagonian cuisine. The Perito Moreno Glacier is the main attraction of El Calafate, and visitors can take part in ice trekking, boat tours, and panoramic walks to experience the glacier's beauty. Additionally, the Glaciarium – Patagonian Ice Museum is an interpretive center dedicated to glaciers and their ecosystems, offering interactive exhibits and a themed bar made entirely of ice

Plan your family visit to the El Calafate with these blog insights 👇

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Adventure in Argentina with children - travel

Adventure in Argentina with children - travel
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the national park and saw the stunning Perito Moreno glacier

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the glacier up close, while we enjoyed the breathtaking scenery and the opportunity to hike in the park ✨

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Argentina travel itinerary with kids

Argentina travel itinerary with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the huge glacier Perito Moreno from the town of El Calafate

Highlights: We really did find the Perito Moreno glacier to be one of the highlights of our trip through Patagonia ✨