Its main attraction is the majestic Perito
Moreno Glacier, which stands 80 meters (262 ft)
tall and is 5 kilometers (3.1miles) long. The glacier is
formed by large blocks of ice that are always moving, being
one of the few glaciers with this characteristic. It was
declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 198.
All along this region there are a lot of options to enjoy
recreative activities or extreme and outdoor sports.
Ski centres: there are excellent andean
and upstage ski centres like Cerro Castor, Valdelen and
Altos del Valle.
Climbing & Trekking: Fitz Roy and
San Lorenzo peaks are the challenging choosen places for
the climbing lovers, whereas walking or flora & fauna
sightseeing can be practiced all over the region.
Sport Fishing: rivers like Grande and
all the other Patagonian rivers has a great variety of fishes
which attracts hundreds of fanatics.
Antartica: between November and March,
embarkations leave from Ushuaia towards the "White
Continent". The traditional travel lasts over 9 days
and goes through the Drake channel.
4 x 4: rental of all-terrain vehicles
multiply the options of touring in remote sites. |
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Where is it: It is located in the margin
of Argentino Lake, 196 miles from Rio Gallegos, in Patagonia
Argentina.
