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Must be Seen

Los Glaciares National Park – Perito Moreno
Mt. Fitz Roy
Local flora & fauna, lakes, cascades, rivers formed from melting glaciers and, of course, the mountains
“Viedma” and “Del Desierto” Lakes
Torre, Capri & Nimes Lagoons

Activities

Trekking
Climbing spots
Horseback riding
Foot trekking
Sailing
Communing with nature in all its beauty
Walking tours - Self-guided treks or guided treks (according to physical condition and other variants)
Walking on the glaciars
Bird watching - flamingoes, ducks, Silvery Grebes, Black-necked Swans, avutardas and thrushes.
Nimes Lagoon - Ornithological reserve just 1 km away from the town center. In the way, when crossing a small suspension bridge over Calafate river through the strawberry plantations, one may observe some flamingoes, ducks, Silvery Grebes, Black-necked Swans, avutardas and thrushes.
In the end, a small peaceful beach invites to enjoy the beauty of dusk and dawns during summer time. In winter the lagoon turns into a natural ice-skating rink.

When to go

The southern summer is the most recommendable season to visit this region, since it is possible to estimate the wonderful ones and impactantes natural landscapes in his(her,your) brilliance, and even it is possible if one is lucky, to observe some detachment of ice of the glaciers.

Events

Dining Out

Cicero Bistro - Very elegant, offers a contemporary styled menu.
Address: Imago Hotel & Spa - Calle 669 Nº40, 9405 - El Calafate (Santa Cruz, Argentina)
Design Suites Hotel - Resto Bar & Wine Bar.
Address: Calafate: 94th Street, number 190 (Playa Lago Argentino)

Shopping

Almacen Patagonico - These kind of small and cozy shops are very common along the main avenue, offering local delicatessen, such as chocolates, jelly, jams, tea, cookies, pates, etc.
- See also: La Chocolatería “Josh Aike”: Delicious traditional chocolates, and the typical delightful “alfajores”. Address: 103, Lago del Desierto Av. (Hensen corner)
La Aldea (The Village) - open shopping mall with wood - made stores. It is a nice place to walk around and buy some local souvenirs.
> Viento Oeste: Handicrafts, books, posters, postcard, clothes, T-Shirts, maps, ceramics, wool fabrics, bijouterie. Address: 898, San Martín Av. (nearby Madsen camp)

Nightlife

El Calafate is not only enjoyable during daytime. There is an attractive range of places to go in the evening, including discotheques, pubs, tanguerias (tango bars), nightclubs and casinos.