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Things to Do in El Calafate, Argentina - El Calafate Attractions
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- BridstowPeterborough, UK847 contributionsLago Argentino was magnificent! A stunning location, awesome scenery and great place to enjoy. Having stopped to enjoy a brief look at Lago Argentino en-route to visit Perito Moreno Glacier the day before we returned on foot from our hotel just a short distance away the following morning. The sun was shining, air as fresh as it comes and the sky was a beautiful shade of blue.
We were followed almost the entire way by a dog that seemed to enjoy the walk as much as we did. That is until he decided to join a group of people photographing each other next to the large El Calafate sign!
Time permitting we would have happily spent more time walking or sitting simply taking in the views and relaxing environment.Written March 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lee KPrairie Village, KS993 contributionsA busy place but well worth it. Great access to see it but make sure you are dressed for the weather. It can be windy and cold and rain suddenly happens.Written March 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael KMunster, Germany54 contributionsAmazing. experience to get so close to the glacier, We had great weather and enjoyed it a lot, the remoteness of the place gives it a special feeling.Written November 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julie OWigston, UK29 contributionsThere was free transport provided from the town El Calafate, which gave lovely views of the lake, and had we realised this fact earlier in our trip we would have made a second trip to give us time to explore the area more. The museum itself was very attractive, affordable and staff were helpful. The informative and thoughtfully-planned displays were all in English and Spanish, good quality gift shop and snack bar with amazing views of the lake. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is because the ice bar, to our great disappointment, was closed!Written March 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gaby FranhanSao Paulo, SP856 contributionsThe afternoon visitation is amazing!
The carreteiro coffee with tarta frita and all the explanation and visit guide is really amazing!
Specially Pancho, who explains everything very carefully with details!
I totally recommend book the afternoon guide tour with dinner show. It’s really cute and amazing place!Written March 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Trypp AdamsMinneapolis, MN9,574 contributionsThe nice thing about El Calafate is that it's not huge, it's easy to figure out if you are a tourist and pretty much everything you need is on Avenida Libertador. Both grocery stores are here - one on each end, Banks/ATMs, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, tour guides, artisans and crafts. It's great to stroll up and down in the evening although El Calafate is a bit of a sleepy town and rolls up the carpet early. There are a few options off the main street, but if you are just here for a night or two, this is a good place to head for options. During the day, there is quite a bit of traffic heading through town on this road to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, but at night it's fairly quiet.Written April 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrea MSydney, Australia47 contributionsAmazing view of Spegazzini Glacier, not so much of Upsala glacier. The boat is comfortable and safe and all runs on time. However this is tourism to the enth degree. The hard sell of the photos and the boat positioning and staying till all photos are taken by professionals is pretty crass. The commentary is woeful , telling me that there are cows in the surrounding park has no informative value , the nauseating need to fill the cabin with useless information was irritating. BUT this area is impressive and would still do the cruise despite the above bring a sense of humor and you will be fine.Written February 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sam BUnited Kingdom21 contributionsPleased we decided to stay in town and wonder around instead of being hearded on to the standard tours. Unassuming place with helpful staff and multilingual guides to steer you around.
Really informative. Be prepared to hang your head in shame at collective colonial past events.Written January 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Erin BNew York City, NY126 contributionsWe did this on our second day in Argentina and it remained one of our top highlights throughout our 2.5 week trip! I has high expectations for this experience and it exceeded them. The landscape is so beautiful and we had a wonderful time walking through the forest, learning about the fossils, and overall having fun taking pictures with them. It was like a playground with petrified trees! Prepare for the possibility of strong wind - wear layers because it can be cold while windy but hot in the sun. Bring good shoes - I suggest regular sneakers at minimum (I appreciated my hiking sneakers), a hat, and water. The walk is not too challenging but it is steep in some sections. We booked a tour with Morresi Viajes - highly recommend. Easy to communicate with, kind, and wonderful guides. We were picked up in El Calafate and they arranged our transfer to El Chalten. Lunch was included and delicious. Everything went smooth
