Los Glaciares National Park (Parque Nacional Los Glaciares) is a nature lover’s delight a captivating region of rugged mountains, deep-blue lakes and thick forests. Watch glaciers change before your eyes, hike to mountain peaks, sail past icebergs and spot colorful birdlife. Parque Nacional Los Glaciares stretches for around 105 miles (170 kilometers) along the foothills of the majestic Andes.
The focal point of the park’s southern section is the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk along boardwalks to viewpoints and gaze in awe as colossal blocks of ice crash thunderously into the water. Marvel as the glacier’s appearance transforms under the sun. Trek to ice caves, valleys and lagoons. You can sip on whisky that’s been chilled with glacial ice.
Snap postcard-worthy photographs of icebergs and stunning natural scenery while you cruise along the clear waters of Lago Argentino (Lake Argentina). Get within touching distance of the Upsala Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier on boat and kayak tours, or ride around the lake on horseback. Look for wildlife such as condors, eagles and pumas.
Go to the park’s northern section to experience stunning views of Andean mountains. Explore areas of the 11,168-foot (3405-meter) tall Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre on multi-day treks, or traverse mountains and valleys on a mountain bike. Discover Lago Viedma (Lake Viedma) with the comfort of a boat tour.
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares sits in the province of Santa Cruz, in Argentina’s Southern Patagonia region. El Chaltén is the ideal base for visiting the northern section, while El Calafate is the gateway to the south. Visit the park’s attractions via organized tours, public transport and self-guided walks.
The park is open year-round and there is an admission fee. A good time to visit is between November and March, when days are mild and sunny. Winter months are notoriously cold and windy, and some tourism services cease operation. Find more information plus details about camping and accommodation on the park’s official website.