El Calafate
El Calafate, also known as Calafate, is a city in Patagonia, Argentina.
It is situated on the southern border of Lake Argentino, in the southwest part of the Santa Cruz Province, about 320 kilometres (200 mi) northwest of Río Gallegos.
The name of the city is derived from a little bush with yellow flowers and dark blue berries that is very common in Patagonia: the calafate (Berberis buxifolia);
the word comes from the word calafate, which is Spanish for 'caulk'.
El Calafate is an important tourist destination as the hub to visit different parts of the Los Glaciares National Park, including Perito Moreno Glacier, Cerro Chaltén, and Cerro Torre.
All the info to make a Cool trip in El Calafate in 3 days.
Day 1️⃣ :
walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier. You could take a guide in the National Park and the glaciers.
Day 2️⃣ :
Mini Trekking excursion. It is a unique tour because it includes a hike on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Day 3️⃣ :
Cruceros Marpatag for a tour of all the glaciers surrounding Lago Argentino. Pass by the Spegazzini, Upsala and Perito Moreno Glaciers, among others.
Cruceros Marpatag
WhatsApp: +54 9 2966 725 682
mail: glaciares@crucerosmarpatag.com
Accommodation :
If you want to upgrade your stay, we recommend the EOLO Patagonia
It's part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux chain and offers all the amenities to have an unforgettable experience.
Gastronomy :
Isabela Disco
Shackleton
Serafina
Rancho Apart
