Glaciar Perito Moreno

Glacier El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

What to expect

The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia. The glacier is 30 km in length, 5 km in width, and has a total ice depth of 170 meters. It is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, which is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water. The glacier is known for its spectacular ruptures, where the pressure produced by the height of the dammed water breaks through the ice barrier, sending a massive outpouring of water from the Brazo Rico side of the lake. The park where the glacier is located was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981 and is a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about the era of ice and the biodiversity of the region

Plan your family visit to the Glaciar Perito Moreno with these blog insights 👇

...in Patagonia!

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an unforgettable day on Lago Argentino, in the middle of icebergs, meeting different glaciers

Highlights: The landscapes of ice were absolutely splendid! We had lunch or picnicked by the lake with big ice cubes at our feet, which was really fun! ✨

Adventure in Argentina with children - travel

This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the glacier up close and heard the sound of the ice cracking and falling into the water

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the excitement of seeing the glacier, while we enjoyed the breathtaking scenery and the opportunity to experience nature's power ✨

Argentina travel itinerary with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the glacier up close by boat or just from the viewpoint

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