"EL CALAFATE - A GLACIER WITH A CITY" El Calafate by galy
El Calafate Travel Guide: 321 reviews and 707 photos
El Calafate, 80 km from Perito Moreno Glacier is a charming tourist town of 6,500 inhabitants. It's located at the base of Calafate Hill on the shore of the Argentinian Lake, 315 km from Rio Gallegos, the capital of the Santa Cruz Province's Capital.
- Pros:Perito Moreno
- Cons:Too many tourists
- In a nutshell:If you're a glacier freek....
Reviews (10)
CHOCOLATE Chocolate chocolate
Shopping
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Watch out chocolate lovers, Calafate has a reputation for its rich chocolate. There are shops here that sell lots of... more travel advice
GREAT cheap food
Restaurants
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It was 16:00 (4:00 p.m.) and as we didn't have lunch yet, we were starved!!! Most restaurants we checked were already... more travel advice
Argentian Fancy Restaurant
Restaurants
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A fancy restaurant, off the main street of the town. It's open for luch, closed in the afternoon, and open again in the... more travel advice
Estancia Alice
Things to Do
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Estancia Alice – El Galpón.is located 22 Km. from El Calafate on Provincial Route Nº 11 The Estancia was once a great... more travel advice
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Comments (3)
El Calafate must be a great place for trekking with its pristine glaciers and sparkling lakes!
Super page. Glaciers and Chocolates what more could you ask for.
I really want to go here!!! Fantastic pictures!
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