World Wings: El Calafate

El Calafate Argentina

El Calafate is a quaint, small town nestled in the vastness of the Patagonian steppe, serving as the primary entrance to the stunning Glaciers Park. This park boasts a breathtaking landscape of icy waters, snow-capped mountains, windswept heathlands, awe-inspiring glaciers, and quiet, moss-covered forests. The town is situated on the edge of a large lake and serves as a tourist hub for the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Surrounded by the beautiful Lago Argentino and snowy mountain vistas, the town is filled with charming tourist shops and restaurants along its main street. The Perito Moreno Glacier, located 80km from the town, is a spectacular sight that is considered one of the world's most beautiful glaciers. While El Calafate as a town may not have much to offer, it serves as the gateway to a mesmerizing and magical spectacle that you simply can't stop admiring.

Recommended airport

El Calafate (FTE)

Points of interest

Nearby destinations

Puerto Bandera a 36.14 km

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Rendez-vous en Argentine et au Chili + Extension à Atacama 2027

11 Destinations 16 Nights

Destinations

Buenos Aires · Ushuaia · Buenos Aires · Ushuaia · El Calafate · Puerto Natales · Cerro Castillo · Puerto Natales · Cancha Carrera, SD · Santiago de Chile · Puerto Natales · Valparaiso · Santiago de Chile · Valparaiso · Arica · Santiago de Chile · San Pedro de Atacama · Calama · San Pedro de Atacama · Santiago de Chile · San Pedro de Atacama · Santiago de Chile