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Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares is located at the eastern foothills of the Andes. The park features a vast ice field, one of the largest ice caps outside of Antarctica, which feeds dozens of large glaciers. Glacial meltwater flows into alpine lakes such as Argentino Lake, creating spectacular landscapes of icebergs and glacial lakes. The shores of Argentino Lake in the southern part of the park are the core tourist area. Perito Moreno Glacier is the iconic landmark here, with its ice wall towering above the lake surface, where the blue-and-white ice textures are clearly visible. This glacier has long maintained a state of near-equilibrium between accumulation and ablation, which is rare against the backdrop of global glacial retreat. In addition to viewing the full panorama of the glacier along the boardwalks, taking a boat to approach the glacier cliffs to look up at the ice wall, or putting on crampons to hike on the glacier surface are all unique ways to experience it. The park also contains other large glaciers, such as Upsala Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier, which flow into Argentino Lake and can only be reached by boat cruise. The northern part, represented by Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, is a destination that mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts aspire to visit.Lago Argentino Department · >100 km from downtown
Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier's ice mass extends from the Andes to the shores of Argentino Lake, with an ice tongue approx. 5 km wide and rising approx. 70 m above the lake surface, forming a blue-and-white ice wall. Against the backdrop of retreating glaciers worldwide, it has long maintained a near-equilibrium state, making it one of only 3 glaciers in Patagonia that have not retreated—a characteristic that has garnered significant attention in glacial research. The glacier's surface is densely packed with crevasses and ice pinnacles, displaying a gradient of colors from cobalt blue to milky white under refracted sunlight, with the edges often covered in fresh snow during winter, creating distinct layers. The glacier is named after the 19th-century explorer Francisco Moreno. Its uniqueness lies in the ice mass periodically advancing to the opposite shore of the lake, forming a natural ice dam that divides the lake in two; the blocked water level rises continuously, and the pressure breaks through the ice wall, triggering a spectacular rupture as a large volume of lake water suddenly gushes out. This ice dam-rupture cycle has an irregular interval, ranging from 1–2 years to over 10 years, making it a rare dynamic geological phenomenon in nature.Lago Argentino Department · >100 km from downtown
Strait of Magellan
The Strait of Magellan is a natural waterway between the southern tip of the South American continent and islands such as Tierra del Fuego. Located in southern Chile, it winds for over 500 km, connecting the South Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans. In 1520, the navigator Magellan led his fleet on a circumnavigation through this winding fjord into the Pacific Ocean, and it was named after him. Before the Panama Canal opened, this was an important route for ships traveling between the two oceans to avoid the massive waves of Cape Horn. Compared to the storm-prone Drake Passage, the water here is relatively calm. The mountains and islands along the shores are continuous, and the high-altitude ridges are covered in snow year-round. The barren mountains, rocks, and dark seawater interweave to create a desolate, Patagonian-style landscape that feels a bit like the end of the world.Curico · >100 km from downtown
Nahuel Huapi National Park
Nahuel Huapi Lake National Park is a national park, nature reserve and tourist area in Argentina. The whole park is covered with virgin forest, and there are many aquatic birds, and it is also a paradise for wild animals. The Catedral Mountain in the park is the ski center of Argentina. From June to September every year, it snows heavily and is covered in silver. Nahuel Huapi Lake is a lake in the park, about 65 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide, covering an area of 531 square kilometers, more than 300 meters deep, and 767 meters above sea level. There are salmon and trout in the lake for tourists to fish. The nearby Tronador Mountain is 3,574 meters high. "Tronador" means "thunder" in Spanish. Therefore, it is named after the large glaciers pouring on the top of the mountain and the thunderous sound of the violent mountain wind.Los Lagos Department · 22.5 km from downtown
Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes
Arrayanes National Park, located in Los Lagos County, Argentina, is a protected area brimming with natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of Patagonia, it encompasses a rich ecosystem and stunning natural landscapes. The park boasts vast forests, grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains, offering visitors a diverse array of outdoor activities. Its unique location and diverse flora and fauna make it a paradise for eco-enthusiasts and nature explorers. Arrayanes National Park boasts a vibrant landscape, from azure lakes to snow-capped mountains and lush forests. The park also boasts a rich flora and fauna, home to many typical Patagonian species, including diverse birds, mammals, and unique plant species. Visitors have the opportunity to witness vibrant wildlife in its natural habitat.Los Lagos Department · 15.5 km from downtown
Monumento Natural Los Pinguinos
Punta Arenas · 35.6 km from downtown
Perito Moreno Glacier Walkways
Lago Argentino Department · >100 km from downtown
Cascada de los Duendes
Bariloche · 27.5 km from downtown
Ventisquero Negro
Bariloche · 38.4 km from downtown
Parque Nacional Los Alerces
Just west of Escol, Larch National Park is rich in plant variety and protects the vast Scientology, a long-lived conifer. There are other tree species in the park such as cypress, beech, etc. The glaciers on the distant mountains are melting to form streams and lakes, which are beautifully complemented by the main forest.Futaleufu Department · 43.1 km from downtown
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Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Lago Argentino Department · >100 km from downtownPerito Moreno Glacier
Lago Argentino Department · >100 km from downtownStrait of Magellan
Curico · >100 km from downtownNahuel Huapi National Park
Los Lagos Department · 22.5 km from downtownParque Nacional Los Arrayanes
Los Lagos Department · 15.5 km from downtownMonumento Natural Los Pinguinos
Punta Arenas · 35.6 km from downtownPerito Moreno Glacier Walkways
Lago Argentino Department · >100 km from downtownCascada de los Duendes
Bariloche · 27.5 km from downtownVentisquero Negro
Bariloche · 38.4 km from downtownParque Nacional Los Alerces
Futaleufu Department · 43.1 km from downtown
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What travelers say about Patagonia
YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 June 2025
5.0
Glacier National Park is so stunning! The blue ice stands tall, the cracks hide mysterious lights, and the meltwater from the glaciers merges into a blue lake, which is breathtakingly beautiful. Hiking in it, listening to the roar of ice cracking and watching the reflection of snow-capped peaks, it feels like entering a pure secret land of ice and snow. Every glance is a masterpiece of nature!
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
小羊小羊不上班去旅游20 September 2026
5.0
If you only visit the Glacier Park boardwalk, the glacier is quite far from the boardwalk and has receded significantly. However, ice hiking is a different story. The Mini 2 hike involves about an hour of hiking first, followed by about an hour and a half of ice walking with crampons. Finally, you can enjoy champagne and chocolate on the ice! I highly recommend ice activities.
Perito Moreno Glacier
danwangqi19 October 2019
5.0
The Strait of Magellan is great. The water I saw was very clear and calm, the mountains were rolling, the vegetation was lush and special, especially the cactus was very big
Strait of Magellan