Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Upsala Glacier. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Perito Moreno, Francisco Gormaz or Bismarck Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and originated in the Magallanes Region in Chile, being also part of the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. It is…
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Los Glaciares National Park is a federal protected area in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The park covers an area of 726,927 ha, making it the largest national park in the country.
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The Upsala Glacier is a large valley glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Its higher portion lies in a disputed territory between Chile and Argentina.
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Lago Argentino is a lake in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is the largest freshwater lake in Argentina, with a surface area of 1,415 km2 and a maximum width of 20 mi.
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Monte Fitz Roy is a mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El Chaltén village and Viedma Lake.
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El Chaltén is a small mountain village in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is located on the riverside of Rio de las Vueltas, within the Los Glaciares National Park near the base of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy spires, both popular for climbing.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €28 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €45 |
| Private room with bathroom | €60 |
| Standard hotel | €93 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €23 | €42 |
| Local transport | €4 | €7 |
| If you cook yourself | €13 | |
| Total per day | €87 | €142 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €18 |
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| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €33 |
💶 3 days in El Calafate & Perito Moreno: ≈ €312 on a budget or ≈ €477 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Argentina's trekking capital: Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre
🚆 ≈ 3 h by bus · ≈ €40–€60 returnOn a budget, about €87 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €142. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €312 to €477, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, December.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing, plus one more if you want to add El Chaltén (Fitz Roy).
The must-sees: Perito Moreno Glacier; Los Glaciares National Park; Upsala Glacier; Lake Argentino; Fitz Roy; El Chaltén.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €60 per night and a hostel bed €28.
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