Your Perfect Day in Calafate, Argentina

#cityplaybook Morning: Start early at Panadería La Zorra with buttery medialunas and mate. Beat the crowds with a morning tour of Perito Moreno Glacier—yes, it’s a must, but hearing the ice crack live? Transcendent. Midday: Return to town and grab lunch at Mi Rancho, a cozy spot with Patagonian lamb and great wine. Afternoon: Take a detour to Laguna Nimez Reserve for flamingo spotting and wind-swept solitude. Then stroll down Avenida del Libertador, checking artisan shops for locally made wool and glacier-inspired art. Evening: Dinner at Pura Vida—hearty stews and a view of the lake. End with a fireside drink at La Lechuza, where locals swap stories and you might hear a tune or two. Night: If the skies are clear, head just outside town for star-chasing—no filter needed.