Perito Moreno glacier

 This tour is one of the most impressive in all of Patagonia. There are experiences that mark a milestone in life, see the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of them.

At the beginning you go along the way Redonda Bay and Lake Argentino will have the opportunity to see the Lonely Island. It will cross the Patagonian steppe habitat of species such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, etc.

 Following this path offers several interesting points: Cerro Commission or of the elephants, the Centinela River, Cerro Frias, several Patagonian ranches, including the most famous "Alice" and crossing the Mitre river you access to Glacier National Park.

 

Perito Moreno Glacier View from the Corner of Sighs

After 35 km will have to move. by Brazo Rico coast of the Argentine Lake in the middle of lush vegetation. You look amazing this abrupt passage of the forest steppe. There are huge trees such as ñires, beech, notros and cherry. In the curve of Sighs you will have the first panoramic view of Perito Moreno Glacier. Shortly after we arrive at the glacier viewpoint.

Panoramic view of Perito Moreno Glacier from the catwalk

An ice sheet or ice cap, this protected area covers 600,000 hectares. Among the 356 glaciers, Perito Moreno is the most impressive, with a front of 5 km. And a height of 60 meters above water level

Brazo Rico, the closest point between the glacier and the Magallanes Peninsula

The Perito Moreno is known worldwide for its processes of rupture. The front of the glacier, to reach the coast, closes the passage of the waters of Brazo Rico and produces a kind of dam with a height of water between one arm and another lake over 20 meters .. That's when it originates filtration culminating with the expected rupture.

The show is continuous. To observe up close the detachment of ice blocks of different sizes, hear the noise they produce, and then watch transformed into wonderful floating icebergs.

A unique and different experience is to walk on the glaciers (see Minitrekking) or tour the Lake Argentino aboard a catamaran to see other glaciers such as Spegazzini and Upsala (see Estancia Cristina).

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