Viewpoint · Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate

Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few advancing glaciers worldwide. It forms part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and ends in Lake Argentino. Viewpoints and walkways allow close observation of its 70-meter ice walls and occasional calving.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Patagonia Trek

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier: what to know

Tickets
National park entrance fee required.
Time needed
Three to four hours.
Best time
December to February.
Getting there
Eighty kilometers from El Calafate by bus or tour.

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Perito Moreno Glacier FAQs

How do I get to the Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate?

Regular buses and tours leave El Calafate and reach the site in about 90 minutes.

Can I walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier?

Guided ice treks with crampons are available. Most visitors stay on the boardwalks and viewpoints.

When is the best time to see the glacier calve?

Calving occurs year round but happens more often during warmer months.

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