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  Exclusive Navigation amidst the Glaciers   Exclusive Navigation amidst the Glaciers
A new way to see the Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno Glaciers to be astonished by this incredible natural frame and enjoy a spectacular lake tour.
Exclusive Navigation amidst the Glaciers
  Big Moreno   Big Moreno
The Big Ice tour is a way of getting to see and admire the Perito Moreno Glacier. Not to be missed by adventurers.
Big Moreno
  Walking on Ice   Walking on Ice
The mini-hiking to the Perito Moreno glacier has already become a classic and it invites you to visit this famous mass of ice, with deep emotion, adventure, and low risk.
Walking on Ice
  Expedition to Upsala Glaciar   Expedition to Upsala Glaciar
In Los Glaciares National Park, you can go on an excursion combining a lake outing, a 4x4 vehicle drive, hiking or horse riding, sightseeing and tasting regional dishes on...
Expedition to Upsala Glaciar
  Behold the glacier   Behold the glacier
The footbridge area allows visitors to admire the front of the Perito Moreno Glacier and witness the fall of ice blocks from a close distance. At only 30km from the entrance...
Behold the glacier
  Very Close to the Ice   Very Close to the Ice
Estancia Cristina unveils its passionate history and its secret nooks during an intense day in the countryside. An excellent rural proposal opposite the impressive walls of...
Very Close to the Ice
  Non conventional  Excursion to Moreno Glacier   Non conventional Excursion to Moreno Glacier
A new alternative to visit Moreno Glacier is this non conventional excursion through an adjacent trail...
Non conventional Excursion to Moreno Glacier
  A Different Point of View   A Different Point of View
Even if various perspectives can nourish the eyes, lake navigation across the Rico Arm in Lake Argentino provides fascinating images of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
A Different Point of View
  Walichu Caves   Walichu Caves
Only 8 km. from El Calafate you will find this important archaeological site where the first cave paintings in the province were discovered...
Walichu Caves
  Interpreting History   Interpreting History
Very close to the city center, “Calafate” Historical Interpretation Center opened its doors. A new museum that invites visitors to learn about the history of Southern Patagonia.
Interpreting History
  Patagonian Flavors   Patagonian Flavors
Various gastronomic choices are offered by El Calafate, from very regional flavors to European cuisine. Here we recommend some representative alternatives for you to enjoy.
Patagonian Flavors
  Geological Treasure   Geological Treasure
A hiking excursion through a geological and paleontological bed, an incredible natural depression that displays petrified logs and other fossils on the ground.
Geological Treasure
  In the El Calafate Balcony   In the El Calafate Balcony
We climbed on a 4 x 4 vehicle up to a panoramic vantage point. On the top, we found a new sight of El Calafate and its outskirts.
In the El Calafate Balcony
  Trotting Around Lake Roca   Trotting Around Lake Roca
A quiet horseback tour in the surroundings of Lake Roca enables visitors to see other attractive sceneries in Los Glaciares National Park.
Trotting Around Lake Roca
  Fishing by the Glacier   Fishing by the Glacier
Fly-fishing in Lake Roca and the Rico River is a dazzling experience. Large rainbow trout offer intense resistance in the transparent waters of the glacier.
Fishing by the Glacier
  Horse Riding in Patagonia   Horse Riding in Patagonia
Another interesting option to discover and conquer the landscape of El Calafate is to travel around the region on horseback...
Horse Riding in Patagonia
  Shopping in El Calafate   Shopping in El Calafate
Before shopping at El Calafate, tourists should know there are many products that are not truly local. Here we suggest some sites to get authentic souvenirs from El Calafate.
Shopping in El Calafate
  Tourism Estancias in El Calafate   Tourism Estancias in El Calafate
A new way of discovering the spaces in El Calafate is to stay in some of the Estancias in the region, where you can do farming or adventure activities, ideal to enjoy with...
Tourism Estancias in El Calafate
  City Tour   City Tour
In El Calafate you can go on an interesting tour around the town passing by the most traditional places on board of a comfortable vehicle...
City Tour
  On the Way to the Youngest Town   On the Way to the Youngest Town
Only 220km separate El Calafate from this tourist village, a paradise for lovers of hiking and mountain climbers who challenge Mount Fitz Roy or Mount Torre.
On the Way to the Youngest Town
  El Calafate Regional Museum   El Calafate Regional Museum
After you have visited the most traditional places in El Calafate, you should not miss this Regional Museum.
El Calafate Regional Museum
  Nimez and its Birds   Nimez and its Birds
Near the urban shell, the Laguna Nimez bird reserve offers the possibility of watching colorful birds in a quiet ecological environment.
Nimez and its Birds
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In the heart of Patagonia, one step away from the glaciers, there lies Apart Hotel Libertador, a resort made up of duplex apartments and rooms that provide cozy and family lodging for those who visit our region.Located on the main avenue, in the commercial center of El Calafate, it offers easy and quick access to banks, the casino, the telephone center, the Church and the Tourist Office.

Stay 3 nights and get a tour to the Foobridges free of charge.

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Roble Sur is more than a hostel from where guests may enjoy the view of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountain Range from all rooms. It is a place of encounters where our aim is to provide the best hospitality and to share the thrill of these wonderful sceneries. We offer the best service and customized assistance.

Free shuttle from and to the airport or the bus terminal.

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Enjoy an unforgettable experience. Glaciares de la Patagonia has been specially designed for our guests to enjoy a comfortable and cozy environment where they will be provided with customized assistance.
The impressive view of Lake Argentino, the Andes Mountain Range and Mount Calafate may be appreciated from the sitting-room, the restaurant and the rooms.

Choose your package:
3 nights + Perito Moreno excursion
2 nights + shuttle
4 nights pay only 3

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Located in a privileged place in the Andes Mountain Range, Hostería Vientos del Sur is surrounded by poplars, mountains and lake. Guests will receive the warm, kind and respectful attention they deserve in a cozy family environment, hosted by its owners in order to provide an unforgettable and pleasant stay.

Double room $230 - Triple room $270 - 10% off

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We provide you with brand new cars, fully equipped, there is nothing compared to the COMFORT of travelling in a new car that will positively add to your experience in Patagonia...

Rent a car for one week and get incredible discounts.

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