Top El Calafate Attractions & Museums

It is a tour in 4x4 where every moment is a unique experience. The coast of Lake Argentino is surrounded by nature and history. The ascent to Punta Bonita cliff allows to have an excellent panoramic view. The Punta Walichu archaeological site is visited where the cave paintings made by natives are interpreted in the walls of caves. We finish the tour in one of the caves, where you have lunch or dinner, with an impressive view of the lake and the mountains.

Spend a full or half-day in Estancia Nibepo Aike in Los Glaciares National Park and experience Patagonian rural life on this tour from El Calafate. Go on a horseback riding expedition (full-day option), marvel at the rugged natural scenery, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, hike and enjoy a local grilled-lamb lunch. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels in El Calafate provided.

Trek across Perito Moreno Glacier in this full-day trip in Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate. Travel to the park by bus, board a boat to cruise across Lago Argentino and conquer the glacier. Led by an expert guide, don your crampons and hike the stunning ice mass, discovering ice caves, waterfalls and deep crevasses along the way. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy atop one of the world's only advancing glaciers during your 4-hour trek. Reverse your journey across glacier, lake and Patagonian alpine road, ending with drop-off at your El Calafate hotel.

Don’t just admire the Perito Moreno Glacier from a distance, discover the highlight of Los Glaciares National Park from three different perspectives during a trekking tour that reveals panoramic views of the landscapes. Hike at your own pace on the ice using provided equipment, and enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off in El Calafate.

Dig into the ancient history of Patagonia with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. On a self-guided tour of the engaging museum, trace 100 million years of history, from the dinosaurs and mega-mammals of the Pleistocene era to the cultural legacy of native Tehuelche people. Skeletons, fossils, and multimedia displays offer a scientific look at how a dramatic landscape was carved by time.

Yeti Bar is the first ice bar in the center of El Calafate and an attractive proposal if you are in the city. There you will receive beautiful thermal hooded cloaks, leather gloves and crampons for shoes used to walk on the ice floor and not run the risk of skidding. They will also give you an informative talk. The Ice Bar features a beautiful ice bar where bartenders will make you taste delicious drinks, liquor and vodka made in Calafate and spirits, while performing juggling bottles. All the Ice Bar is designed for you to live an incredible visual experience. The warm hospitality and good music in all environments, creating a climate of joy and celebration, so you can have the best and cold memory!

A highlight of this part of Patagonia is the massive Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. This glacier covers more than 90 square miles (230 square km) and often calves large chunks of ice off its 5-mile (3 km) long face into Lake Argentino hundreds of feet below. Travelers who want to experience many aspects of this natural wonder will appreciate this full-day tour which includes ice hiking on Perito Moreno Glacier (specialized equipment provided), taking a boat trip to explore the face of Perito Moreno Glacier, and strolling a zig-zagging boardwalk to watch for dramatic calving activity.