Los Glaciares National Park
The ultimate icon of Argentine Patagonia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
Environment
The park protects approximately 280,668 square miles, including 356 glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field (the third-largest ice cap on the planet!), Andean forests, turquoise lagoons, and legendary peaks such as Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Public Use
Almost all tourist activities take place in two distinct areas:
South Zone (from El Calafate)
Home to the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier, unique in the world for its stable advance. Walk along the boardwalks, go mini-trekking with crampons, or navigate among icebergs. Perfect for classic sightseeing tourism.
North Zone (El Chaltén)
A network of trails, including world-famous routes like Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, offering front-row views of dramatic granite spires. Ideal for active trekking or shorter day hikes.
How to Get Here
Fly into the region’s only airport, located just 9.3 miles from El Calafate. El Chaltén is 200 km away (half the drive runs along the legendary Ruta 40) and is easily reached by regular bus, private transfer, or rental car.