Calving: Ancient Ice at the Perito Moreno Glacier
Photographs of ancient ice as it sheds and drifts into Lago Argentino.
PRACTICALITIES
Getting to the Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the best places to witness big ice, and one of the few glaciers still advancing. It lies within Los Glaciares National Park, approximately 80 kilometres from El Calafate, Argentina.
Buses depart daily from El Calafate and are timed for standard visits.
Driving yourself allows for quieter hours — particularly early and late.
At the glacier
There is a large visitor centre with a restaurant and shop.
The ice is viewed from a series of raised boardwalks facing the glacier’s advancing front.
Calving cannot be scheduled. Stand still long enough and the glacier will shed ice.
Boat trips get you closer to the face of the ice.
Timing and booking boat trips
The visiting season runs from October to April. Summer brings long days and heavier footfall. November and March are quieter, with colder air and clearer light.
Boat trips need to be booked ahead of time.
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