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Visiting El Calafate, Argentina


A small Patagonian village on the shores of the breathtakingly blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is known as the national capital of the glaciers. Boat excursions are available to witness ice cracking... more » A small Patagonian village on the shores of the breathtakingly blue Lago Argentino, El Calafate is known as the national capital of the glaciers. Boat excursions are available to witness ice cracking and glaciers "calving" in Los Glaciares National Park. The National Park also has viewing platforms and easy trails to get up close to the glaciers. Paved roads lead to the far side of Lago Argentino and to Rio Gallegos. Buses take dirt roads to other destinations, such as Esquel and Comodoro. « less
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Design Suites Calafate

2 of 5 stars
Sydney - Australia
Nov 14, 2009

Although we read all the reviews before making our decision, we still decided to stay at Design Suites. Sometimes its hard to know whether to take others advise from the reviews and I would say to...more

Esplendor El Calafate

4 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
Nov 13, 2009

This is a nice option in El Calafate, removed from the packed main street. Our room was large and nicely furnished. Compared to the other options we considered, this was a good value and we'd...more

Miyazato Inn

4 of 5 stars
Amsterdam
Nov 13, 2009

Jorge and Elizabeth went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one. They helped us with all the reservations and phone inquiries we needed to make, they got us a deal on a rental car, they...more

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Estancia Cristina Tour November 14, 2009, 4 replies
"Big Ice" tour booking companies - How do I book this tour? November 14, 2009, no replies
El Calafate to Mendoza - best way? November 13, 2009, no replies
1 week at El Calafate region with baby November 12, 2009, no replies
Mini-trekking tour November 09, 2009, 9 replies
Big Ice Tour and All Glaciers Navigation - buy them on site? November 08, 2009, 1 reply
TdP entrance fee? Is there currency exchange at the border? November 08, 2009, 1 reply
Best bus service between El Calafate and Puerto Natales. November 08, 2009, 2 replies
traveling from Calafate to Torres del Paine November 08, 2009, 26 replies
Cost of Big Ice Trip To Perito Moreno November 10, 2009, no replies
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