see the perito moreno glacier near el calafate, argentina
A friend told me that Argentina has three must-see tourist destinations: Iguazu Falls, Salta and the glacier at El Calafate.
Some of you may remember El Calafate from my post a few weeks ago on the dangers of being dumb and loosing your debit card in a foreign country. But this town has another claim to fame which far more exciting. El Calafate is next to a National Park which is home to a most spectacular glacier.
The Perito Moreno glacier is approximately 250 square kilometers and is an impressive sight to see. Throughout the day huge chunks of ice come thundering down to splash into the water below.
You can take a boat to get a closer view and let the magnificent formation tower above you. For a price you can even take a trek over the ice field.
Although my time in El Calafate was marred by the unfortunate loss of my debit card, I know in years to come, it will be the glacier I remember.
3 comments:
What do you mean by the formation tower? Did you take the boat to get a closer look and to hear the deafening CRACK of parts breaking off?
Truly amazing a little girl from Dallas is experiencing this!
Mom
what incredible pictures!
I hope you had some lemon syrup. That ice looks like it would make great sherbet.
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