Stand before a living wall of ice on a full-day tour from El Calafate. Walk the panoramic boardwalks, learn the glacier’s natural history, and opt for a boat ride that brings you close to towering icefalls.
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A cold wind pushes across the boardwalks and the face of Perito Moreno answers with a distant, grinding crack — a reminder that this is a living glacier. Visitors arrive from El Calafate along Route 11, trading the flat Patagonian steppe for the blue-hued cliffs of Lago Argentino. From Mirador de los Suspiros the south wall dominates the horizon, a layered cliff of ice that calves like a slow-moving sea.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7–8 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness required; able to walk up to two hours over easy but uneven boardwalks and stand for viewpoints.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno sits within Los Glaciares National Park, named after explorer Francisco Moreno; the glacier is an active outlet of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and a key feature of Argentina’s glacial heritage.
Conservation
The glacier’s behavior is sensitive to climate patterns; visitors should stay on designated paths, avoid littering, and support local conservation fees that help maintain park infrastructure.
Reserve your spot on the Unesco Jewels: The Famous Perito Moreno Glacier today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for variable weather
Wind, sun, and spray can change quickly; pack a breathable base layer, insulating midlayer, and a windproof shell.
Secure footwear
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good tread for uneven wooden walkways and short rocky paths.
Bring sun protection
High UV reflection from ice and water increases sunburn risk—use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
Respect safety zones
Stay behind railings and observe guide instructions—ice calving can send waves and dangerous debris toward viewing areas.
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Protects against spray, wind chill, and sudden Patagonian storms.
all
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on wooden boardwalks and short rocky approaches to viewpoints.
all
Sunglasses and SPF 50+ sunscreen
Reduces glare from ice and prevents sunburn on exposed skin.
summer
Binoculars or zoom camera lens
Helps pick out distant blue crevasses, condors, and shoreline wildlife.