Luxury Holidays in Argentina's Southern Patagonia

Southern Patagonia is famous for the dramatic Perito Moreno glacier, a crackling outlier of the Campo de Hielo Sur, the southern Patagonian ice sheet. The Perito Moreno glacier is famous because it is the only glacier in the world which is not retreating but actually advancing! Perito Moreno is truly incredible and a visit to the wall of the glacier is not to be missed.

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The Los Glaciares National Park, covering 600,000 hectares of wild and rugged landscape, is one of the many national parks in the area which protects this beautiful part of Argentina. Numerous lakes are fed by glacial run-off, reflecting the majesty of the snow-capped peaks. The mountain sides are covered by forests of southern beech trees many of which change colour spectacularly in autumn.

As well as the Perito Moreno glacier the highlights of the park include the granite peaks of the Fitzroy and Torres mountains. The area is a “mecca” for climbers from all over the world, and also offers great hiking, riding, mountain biking, rafting and overnight stays in isolated estancias next to stunning turquoise lakes.

Five things to do in Southern Patagonia

1 - Glaciers: the Perito Moreno glacier is an active glacier meaning you can see and hear the ice carving from the face. The Upsala glacier is also impressive and well worth a visit if in Calafate.

2 - Scenery: Mountains, glaciers, rivers... truly a breathtaking land

3 - Trekking: hike to Laguna de los Tres, Mount Fitzroy in El Chalten, or trek into the Perito Moreno glacier itself – an unworldly experience!

4 - Climbing: El Chalten is one of the premier climbing destinations in Argentina

5 - Horse riding: Cross lowlands, and climb mountains for incredible views, whilst taking in breathtaking scenery and local wildlife such as “guanacos”, hares and wild horses.

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