EL CALAFATE
Know El Calafate
This city is located in the Patagonia Region, outstanding mainly for being the door of the spectacular Parque Los Glaciares. It has a tourist village that year after year receives hundreds of visitors who discover the impressive ice fields, lakes and hills surrounded the zone.
47 impressive glaciers can be visited inside of Parque El Calafate, such as the Perito Moreno, Upsala, Frías, amongst others. Also, the impressive Argentinean lake of green waters and the Fitz Roy Mountain, for lovers of the climbing. In addition, the city is perfectly equipped with accommodations, transportation, and gastronomy to receive the visitors.
El Calafate has an excellent International Airport and hundreds of activities, from 4x4 driving, sailing, and ridings, amongst others. Everything in a cold and dry climate and the most impressive Patagonian landscapes.
Destination's information:
Attractions:
Natural landscapes, mountains, glaciers, excursions, lakes.
Activities: Trekking, climbing, sailing, adventure tourism, ascent.
Location:
How to get there: In summer, temperatures are warmer, with an average of 19 Celsius degree in winter, the lowest temperatures are -12 Celsius degree.
When to go: By land, through National Road 3. To the south through Road 40. Airway, through El Calafate International Airport, with flights from different cities of Argentina and Chile.
Weather: Cold and dry, with an average temperature of 13 Celsius degree.
Services: Transportation, accommodations, food, tourism agency.
Surroundings: Río Gallegos, El Chaltén, Puerto Natales, Chile.