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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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Estancia Cristina

1 of 5 stars
kmjmmm
Texas
10 Nov 2009

Always research before you sign up. After reading the high rates on trip advisor I emailed the Estancia about the activities. I was very interested in the boat ride to see Upsala glacier and the...more

“Perfect”

Linda Vista Apart Hotel

5 of 5 stars
airmilers
10 Nov 2009

A very friendly management. We had a big apartment. Good for four people with a furnished kitchen. Everything you will need is there. After travelling in Argentina for almost a month, arriving in this...more

“Try their Parilla … it is priceworthy and worth every price!”

La Tablita

5 of 5 stars
Aga_i_Ziemo
Poznań
10 Nov 2009

We decided to visit La Tablita based on reviews we found in the Internet. It is not that hard to find in Calafate although it is a bit outside the city center. We got there relatively early (at...more

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Cost of Big Ice Trip To Perito Moreno 10 November 2009, no replies
Mini-trekking tour 09 November 2009, 9 replies
Big Ice Tour and All Glaciers Navigation - buy them on site? 08 November 2009, 1 reply
traveling from Calafate to Torres del Paine 08 November 2009, 26 replies
TdP entrance fee? Is there currency exchange at the border? 08 November 2009, 1 reply
Best bus service between El Calafate and Puerto Natales. 08 November 2009, 2 replies
Renting a car in El Calafate over Christmas 02 November 2009, no replies
Walichu Caves near El Calafate 28 October 2009, 1 reply
Big Ice Tour on Perito Moreno 30 October 2009, 29 replies
Car Rental in El Calafate & going to Chile 29 October 2009, 2 replies
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