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📍  Perito Moreno Glacier

✈️  El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)

🚗  97.4 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 48 minutes

The Perito Moreno Glacier, located near El Calafate, Argentina, is a major tourist attraction known for its stunning blue ice and frequent ice calving events. Boardwalks with varying levels of accessibility provide different vantage points, with some sections being wheelchair-friendly. While solo visits are possible via the boardwalks, guided tours offer boat trips for closer views and ice trekking experiences. The best time to visit is during the Patagonian summer (November to March) for milder weather, though it can still be windy and cold. Entrance fees to the national park are approximately $20-$30 USD. A typical visit lasts between 3 to 6 hours, depending on the activities chosen, such as boat tours or ice trekking.