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Perito Moreno Glacier

Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Calafate, Argentina
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Ranked #1 of 23 attractions in El Calafate
Type: Geologic Formations, National Parks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: A trip to this imposing glacier gives you a chance to walk on the ice wearing cleats and to see and hear a truly astounding spectacle: blocks of ice... more » Owner description: A trip to this imposing glacier gives you a chance to walk on the ice wearing cleats and to see and hear a truly astounding spectacle: blocks of ice rupturing and floating away as icebergs. « less
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Thanks for an awesome, once in a lifetime experience! I did the shorter day due to the travel budget, however if i could i would have paid for the longer experinece. amazing time, spectacular photo's and the whisky.....best bar

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

A real trip highlight, and well worth the trip from BA. We took a small tour from El Calafate (something Mundo) with an English speaking guide (Ruben). It was excellent and well worth the additional paseos to have a guide.

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Belmont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We absolutely loved Perito Moreno Glacier. The crack!, splash and rumble of the glacier calving is one of my most vivid memories from our trip. The walk ways for viewing the glacier are amazing. The whole thing is very well done. I could stay there for hours just gazing at, watching and listening to the glacier ... and I did.... More

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Inle lake, Myanmar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

If you're in El Calafate the chances are you're planning to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier. Like everyone else who has written a review, my partner and I thought it was incredible! We especially loved the 4hr trek across the glacier (big ice). For anyone with any interest in photography the glacier is the perfect opportunity to test out your... More

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Nashville, TN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We loved doing the glacier trekking at the glacier and highly recommend it! We had a very knowledgeable guide take us to the glacier (1.5 hour drive) then took a boat (30 minutes) to the glacier itself. They provide crampons and we spent 2 hours hiking. Incredible views and the bonus of whiskey on glacial ice at the end. It... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

This is something everyone must see in their lifetime. Hiking up the glaciers and going in a boat around this mounstrous blocks of ice is something words cannot describe.

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Curitiba, PR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I only wish the big ice was open! Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier was great. Breathtaking views, nice easy Walk on ice with professional guides. Safe and delightful.

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site, Moreno is the most accessible of the glaciers in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. A network of walkways and stairs have been built which enable you to walk close to the face of the snout. Photographers will need the full range of lens - mine is a zoom - in order to capture... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This is the traditional Glacier to visit in the Calafate because you can get there by car. You can do it, but if you are like me that wants more, explore other possibilities like Estancia Cristina to visit Upsala Glacier that you can only get there by boat throughout the Argentina lake. If you do the Perito Moreno, do the... More

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

although i've seen photos and videos of the glacier it still "shock'n'awe"ed me when i actually saw it. the shades of blue you see on the ice is truely amazing! the boat ride was fantastic, which allowed you to get "up and close" to the glacier from the water of the left side. the stair ways provide you views from... More

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