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How to Spend 3 Days in El CalafateThe gateway town to Patagonia’s blue Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate is also a resort destination bordering Lake Argentino. Make the most of your time with this flexible, 3-day itinerary.Read more

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Hiking Perito Moreno GlacierKnown throughout South America for its steep ice walls and dramatic calving, the Perito Moreno Glacier is high on many hikers’ wish lists. Here’s what you need to know about hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier.Read more

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Perito Moreno Glacier

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Easily accessible by road and by air, El Calafate is popular hub for travelers headed out on adventures in Patagonia. What this tourist town lacks in personality it makes up with is proximity to Lake Argentino (the largest freshwater lake in the country) and many of the region''s most dramatic glaciers and parks. You''ll also find lots of options for hiking and water sports, a fascinating glacier museum, and locally made craft beer.

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